James Butterfield

James "Jim" Butterfield (born 1 September 1950[1] in Hamilton, Bermuda) was a rower for Bermuda at the 1972 Olympics.[2]

For the American composer, see James Austin Butterfield.

As of 2015, is the only person to ever represent Bermuda in rowing at the Olympics.[3] He also represented Bermuda in the marathon at the 1978 Commonwealth Games, finishing 17th.

His son Tyler Butterfield was a two-time Olympic triathlete for Bermuda while James himself finished 7th at the 1981 Ironman World Championship.[3]

He previously attended Northeastern University.[4]

References
  1. "Jim Butterfield Bio". sports-reference.com. Archived from the original on 2020-04-18. Retrieved 2016-10-23.
  2. "Butterfield to race Spirit in Marion-Bermuda | The Royal Gazette:Bermuda Sailing". The Royal Gazette. 2015-01-20. Retrieved 2015-08-15.
  3. "Ironman: The Butterfield and Benson legacy - Bermuda Sun". Bermudasun.bm. 2013-10-24. Archived from the original on 2016-05-31. Retrieved 2015-08-15.
  4. "Northeastern University Athletics - Northeastern in the Olympics". Gonu.com. Retrieved 2015-08-15.


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