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James Walker (born October 1957) 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. Walker qualified for the 1980 U.S. Olympic team but did not compete due to the 1980 Summer Olympics boycott. He did however receive one of 461 Congressional Gold Medals created especially for the spurned athletes.

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  • James Walker (* 25. Oktober 1957) ist ein ehemaliger US-amerikanischer Hürdenläufer und Sprinter. 1979 siegte er bei den Panamerikanischen Spielen in San Juan über 400 m Hürden und in der 4-mal-400-Meter-Staffel und gewann bei der Universiade Bronze über 400 m Hürden. Der US-Olympiaboykott verhinderte seine Teilnahme an den Olympischen Spielen 1980. Er siegte beim ersatzweise abgehaltenen Liberty Bell Classic über 400 m Hürden. 1978 wurde er US-Meister über 400 m Hürden. Für die Auburn University startend wurde er 1978 sowie 1979 NCAA-Meister über 400 m Hürden und 1979 NCAA-Hallenmeister über 440 Yards. (de)
  • James Walker (born October 1957) 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. Walker qualified for the 1980 U.S. Olympic team but did not compete due to the 1980 Summer Olympics boycott. He did however receive one of 461 Congressional Gold Medals created especially for the spurned athletes. James Walker lives in Madison, Alabama. (en)
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  • James Walker (* 25. Oktober 1957) ist ein ehemaliger US-amerikanischer Hürdenläufer und Sprinter. 1979 siegte er bei den Panamerikanischen Spielen in San Juan über 400 m Hürden und in der 4-mal-400-Meter-Staffel und gewann bei der Universiade Bronze über 400 m Hürden. Der US-Olympiaboykott verhinderte seine Teilnahme an den Olympischen Spielen 1980. Er siegte beim ersatzweise abgehaltenen Liberty Bell Classic über 400 m Hürden. (de)
  • James Walker (born October 1957) 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. Walker qualified for the 1980 U.S. Olympic team but did not compete due to the 1980 Summer Olympics boycott. He did however receive one of 461 Congressional Gold Medals created especially for the spurned athletes. (en)
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