Herbert Jamison

Herbert Brotherson Jamison (September 17, 1875 – June 22, 1938) was an American sprinter who won a silver medal in the 400 m at the 1896 Summer Olympics. His favorite event, 200 m, was not yet part of the Olympics.^[1]

Herbert Jamison

Herbert Jamison at the 1896 Olympics
Personal information
Born	September 17, 1875 Peoria, Illinois, United States
Died	June 22, 1938 (aged 62) Peoria, Illinois, United States
Alma mater	Princeton University
Height	1.73 m (5 ft 8 in)
Weight	69 kg (152 lb)
Sport
Sport	Athletics
Event	400 m
Club	Princeton Tigers
Achievements and titles
Personal best	400 m – 55.2 (1896)[1][2]
Medal record Representing the  United States Olympic Games 1896 Athens 400 m

In 1897 Jamison graduated from Princeton University and joined the family business in agriculture. Seven years later he founded an insurance agency in his native Peoria, Illinois, which he ran until his death.^[3]

See also

• List of Princeton University Olympians