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Jimmy Watkins (cyclist)

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Jimmy Watkins
Personal information
Full nameJames David Watkins
Born (1982-08-26) August 26, 1982 (age 44)
Bakersfield, California, U.S.
Height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight96 kg (212 lb; 15.1 st)
Team information
DisciplineTrack
RoleRider
Rider typeSprinter
Medal record
Men's track cycling
Representing  United States
Pan American Games
Silver medal – second place2011 GuadalajaraTeam sprint
Pan American Championships
Gold medal – first place2009 Mexico City1km time trial
Gold medal – first place2012 Mar del PlataTeam sprint
Silver medal – second place2009 Mexico CityKeirin
Silver medal – second place2011 MedellinSprint
Silver medal – second place2011 MedellinTeam sprint

James David Watkins (born August 26, 1982) is an American track cyclist.[1][2] At the 2012 Summer Olympics, he competed in the Men's sprint, where he reached the quarterfinals,[3] and sealed a sixth-place ranking in the final classification race.[4][5]

Personal

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Watkins is a firefighter in his hometown of Bakersfield, California. He is married with a daughter.[6]

References

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  1. Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Jimmy Watkins". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on December 4, 2016.
  2. "Jimmy Watkins". London2012.com. Archived from the original on April 26, 2013.
  3. "Men's Sprint – Quarterfinals". London2012. August 5, 2012. Archived from the original on August 5, 2012. Retrieved August 17, 2012.
  4. Writer, Source AP Sports (August 6, 2012). "Calif. Firefighter Becomes Surprising Olympic Star". Firehouse. Retrieved March 18, 2026.
  5. "Men's Sprint – Race for 5th–8th Places". London2012. August 5, 2012. Archived from the original on August 21, 2012. Retrieved August 17, 2012.
  6. "Jimmy Watkins: husband, father, firefighter, Olympian | Cyclingnews.com". Cyclingnews. July 2, 2012. Retrieved March 18, 2026.