James Walker (American athlete)
- James Walker (American athlete)
James Walker (born c. 1958) is a former American hurdler. Born in Atlanta, Georgia, he attended Auburn University from 1976-1980. Walker was one of "The Fabulous Four" along with teammates Harvey Glance, Willie Smith, and Tony Easley; together they set more school and conference records than any other foursome in the history of the Southeastern Conference. [ [http://www.al.com/south/sports2.html Famous Alabama sports figures, The Birmingham News] ]
Achievements
* Won the gold medal at the Pan American Games in 1979 in the 400 metre hurdles [ [http://select.nytimes.com/gst/abstract.html?res=FB0717FB3C5C11728DDDA00894DF405B898BF1D3 New York Times, July 9, 1979] ]
* SEC's Track & Field Athlete of the Year in 1979
* Until 2005, held the SEC record for the 400 meter hurdles with a time of 48.48 secs in 1979 [ [http://www.caribbeannetnews.com/2005/05/18/breaks.shtml Caribbean Net News: Trinidad’s Clement breaks 26-year-old 400m hurdles mark at SEC Championships ] ]
* In 1977, 1978, 1979 had the best time in the SEC for the 400 meter hurdles (49.58, 51.51, 48.48)
* NCAA Division I champion, 400 meter hurdles, 1978 and 1979 [ [http://www.hickoksports.com/history/ncamotr2.shtml#400mh NCAA Div. I Outdoor Track champions, Hickoksports.com] ]
* In 1976, had the best time in the SEC for the 120 yard hurdles (13.7 secs).
* In 1977, 1978, 1979 had the best time for the 110 meter hurdles (13.90, 14.0, 13.70 secs).
* In 1978, was the U.S. Outdoor Track and Field champion in the 400 metre hurdles with a time of 49.03 seconds. [ [http://www.usatf.org/statistics/champions/USAOutdoorTF/men/m400mH.asp USA Track & Field, List of 400 meter hurdles champions] ]
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