James Rector (athlete)

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James Alcorn Rector (1884 - 1950) was an American athlete. He was the first Arkansas athlete to compete in the Olympic Games.

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1884 - 1950 - American - Olympic Games

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James Rector was born in Hot Springs, Arkansas. He was the grandson of Arkansas Civil War governor Henry Massey Rector and Mississippi Reconstruction governor James Alcorn.

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Hot Springs, Arkansas - Henry Massey Rector - James Alcorn

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He won the silver medal in the 100 metres at the 1908 Summer Olympics, tying the Olympic record for the race, 10.8 seconds at the time, twice during the qualifying heats. He lost to Reggie Walker in the final, running the race in 10.9 seconds as Walker hit the 10.8 mark for his second time. He was a prominent St. Louis lawyer for more than thirty years before retiring in Hot Springs.

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Silver medal - 1908 Summer Olympics - Reggie Walker

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