Jim Scherr

James Edwin Scherr (born July 27, 1961) is a former American wrestler and former U.S. Olympic Committee CEO.[1] He competed in the men's freestyle 90 kg at the 1988 Summer Olympics.[2] His twin brother Bill Scherr was also an Olympian.[2]

Jim Scherr
Personal information
Full nameJames Edwin Scherr
Born (1961-07-27) July 27, 1961
Eureka, South Dakota, U.S.
Height6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
Weight209 lb (95 kg)
Sport
SportWrestling
Medal record
Men's freestyle wrestling
Representing  United States
Pan American Games
Bronze medal – third place 1987 Indianapolis Freestyle (– 90 kg)


Silver medal – second place 1989 Switzerland Freestyle (– 90 kg)

References

  1. "USOC CEO Scherr resigns". AP. Associated Press. May 5, 2009.
  2. Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Jim Scherr". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on April 18, 2020. Retrieved April 22, 2019.


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