James Lester Madden (December 13, 1909 – September 15, 1984) was an American figure skater who competed in men's singles and pair skating. His pairs partner was his sister, Grace. He and Grace Madden were the 1934 U.S. national pairs champions. He was born and died in Boston, Massachusetts. In singles, he placed seventh at the 1932 Winter Olympics. In pairs, he and Grace Madden placed 11th at the 1936 Winter Olympics. He graduated from Harvard University and Harvard Business School. Results (men's singles) (pairs with Grace Madden) References 1909 births 1984 deaths American male single skaters American male pair skaters Olympic figure skaters of the United States Figure skaters at the 1932 Winter Olympics Figure skaters at the 1936 Winter Olympics Figure skaters from Boston Harvard Business School alumni Harvard University alumni 20th-century American people