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Fox was one of the most influential figures in the development of the Modern Pentathlon in Britain. He won the British title a record ten times and is the only British pentathlete to have competed in four Olympic Games. His fourth place in the individual event at Munich in 1972 was the best placing by a Briton up to that time.
James Charles Fox (born May 18, 1960) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player who played nine seasons in the National Hockey League (NHL) for the Los Angeles Kings. He has been part of the Kings organization for four decades and is currently the Kings' television colour commentator.
May 1, 2023 · Jim Fox, who has died aged 81, was one of Britain’s finest ever competitors in the modern pentathlon; ten times British champion, he took part in four Olympic Games and was a...
May 3, 2023 · Jim Fox led Britain to a historic gold medal in modern pentathlon at the Montreal 1976 Olympic Games ©Allsport UK. Eventually they lost and the modern pentathlon was compressed into...
May 16, 2023 · Jim Fox OBE, the Olympic gold medal-winning pentathlete and former eventer, died on 28 April, aged 81. Born in Wiltshire, Mr Fox joined the Army when he was 15 and while serving he developed an...
The global Modern Pentathlon community is in mourning after the death of Jeremy “Jim” Fox at the age of 81. Fox (GBR) became Olympic champion at the fourth attempt, topping the podium in the team event alongside Danny Nightingale and Adrian Parker at Montreal 1976.
Apr 30, 2023 · On April 29, 2023, the sporting world was shocked to learn the sudden death of British Olympic veteran Jim Fox at the age of 81. He was a multi-sport legend who ranked among the most influential figures in Britain’s modern pentathlon’s illustrious past.
Jim Fox is one of the most influential figures in the development of the Modern Pentathlon in Britain. He won the British title record ten times and is the only British pentathlete to have competed in four Olympic Games.
May 1, 2023 · Fox was dissuaded from retiring from the sport by coach Ron Bright and finished fourth at Munich 1972 before his Olympic triumph in Montreal four years later. Fox was promoted to captain after his success and later became chairman of Pentathlon GB.
Jim Fox is one of the most influential figures in the development of the Modern Pentathlon in Britain. He won the British title record ten times and is the only British pentathlete to have competed in four Olympic Games.
