James Worrall
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James Worrall (born June 23, 1914) is a Canadian lawyer, Olympic athlete and sports administrator.
Born in Bury, Lancashire, England, he emigrated to Montreal, Quebec in 1922. He received a Bachelor of Science degree from McGill University in 1935. He received his law degree from Osgoode Hall Law School and went on to practice law in Toronto.
A track and field athlete, he was the Canadian team flag bearer at the 1936 Summer Olympics opening ceremonies. He competed in the 110m and 400m hurdles. He won the silver medal in the quarter mile hurdles at the 1934 British Empire Games held in London.
From 1964 to 1968, he was the president of the Canadian Olympic Association. From 1967 to 1989, he was a member of the International Olympic Committee. In 1989, he was made a Honorary Members of the International Olympic Committee.
He was a member of the Board of Directors of the organizing committees for the 1976 Summer Olympics and the 1988 Winter Olympics.
In 1976, he was made an Officer of the Order of Canada. In 1987, he was inducted into Canada's Sports Hall of Fame. In 1991, he was inducted into the Olympic Hall of Fame. In 1998, he was inducted to the McGill Sports Hall of Fame.
