James Manclark: key obituary facts
Is James Manclark dead? Yes. James Manclark died on February 10, 2026, at age 86.
Cause of death: James Manclark's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was James Manclark known for?
James Manclark was a British Olympic luger (1968).
More about James Manclark
Born: December 3, 1939.
James William McKinnon Manclark, a British luger who competed at the 1968 Winter Olympics, died on February 10, 2026, at the age of 86.
Born in Peebles, Scotland, on December 3, 1939, he took up luge after discovering the sport while on holiday in Switzerland. Manclark competed in the men’s singles event at the Grenoble Games and later also competed in bobsleigh and elephant polo.
He worked as a farmer and died in Haddington, Scotland.
James William McKinnon Manclark (3 December 1939 – 10 February 2026) was a British luger. He competed in the men’s singles event at the 1968 Winter Olympics.