Jim Wooding
Encyclopedia
Jimmie Dale, "Jim" Wooding (born February 6, 1954 in St. Louis, Missouri
) is a retired decathlete
from the United States, who finished seventh in the World with(8091 points) at the 1984 Summer Olympics
in Los Angeles, California
. He is a two-time national champion (1981 and 1984) in the men's decathlon.
St. Louis, Missouri
St. Louis is an independent city on the eastern border of Missouri, United States. With a population of 319,294, it was the 58th-largest U.S. city at the 2010 U.S. Census. The Greater St...
) is a retired decathlete
Decathlon
The decathlon is a combined event in athletics consisting of ten track and field events. The word decathlon is of Greek origin . Events are held over two consecutive days and the winners are determined by the combined performance in all. Performance is judged on a points system in each event, not...
from the United States, who finished seventh in the World with(8091 points) at the 1984 Summer Olympics
1984 Summer Olympics
The 1984 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XXIII Olympiad, was an international multi-sport event held in Los Angeles, California, United States in 1984...
in Los Angeles, California
Los Angeles, California
Los Angeles , with a population at the 2010 United States Census of 3,792,621, is the most populous city in California, USA and the second most populous in the United States, after New York City. It has an area of , and is located in Southern California...
. He is a two-time national champion (1981 and 1984) in the men's decathlon.