James Walker (hurdler)

James Walker (born October 25, 1957 ) is a retired American hurdler and sprinter .

In 1979 he won the Pan American Games in San Juan over 400 m hurdles and in the 4 x 400 m relay and won bronze over 400 m hurdles at the Universiade .

The US Olympic boycott prevented his participation in the 1980 Olympic Games . He won the alternate Liberty Bell Classic over 400 m hurdles.

In 1978 he was US champion over 400 m hurdles. Starting for Auburn University , he was NCAA champion over 400 m hurdles in 1978 and 1979 and NCAA indoor champion over 440 yards in 1979 .

Personal best

• 400 m : 45.81 s, April 14, 1979, Knoxville
• 110 m hurdles : 13.67 s, July 8, 1976, Lüdenscheid
• 400 m hurdles: 48.48 s, May 13, 1979, Tuscaloosa

Web links

• James Walker in the database of World Athletics (English)
• James Walker in the database of trackfield.brinkster.net (English)