Jim Napier

I grew up in Fort Worth, Texas. Graduated from Arlington Heights High School in 1963, and the captain of the track team. I placed second at the Texas State Meet in the Discus in 1963. I attended Howard County Junior College on an athletic scholarship and placed second in the Junior College Nationals in the discus in 1964 and 1965. I attended TCU on an athletic scholarship. Received a degree in Physical Education in 1968, taking courses in (physics, statistics, biology, kinesiology, and Anatomy).

I was National Weightlifting Champion in 1977 in the 82.5kg class and placed second at Nationals in 1975, 1976 and 1978. I established four American records in the snatch, including a Pan American Record snatch of 140kg in the 75kg weight class, American Record Snatch of 142.5kg in the 75kg class in 1978, and National record snatch of 155kg in the 82.5kg weight class in 1979. Set National and World Record in the Masters Division.

I have been a member of Spoon Barbell Club Weightlifting Team since 1974 and inducted into Texas Weightlifting Hall of Fame 2009.