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James Walker

James Walker

USAUSAMen
Birth dateOct 25, 1957
BirthplaceAtlanta, United States
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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 James Walker lives in Madison, Alabama.

Key facts
400 m hurdles
48.48
#161 all-time
110 m hurdles
13.0h
#986 all-time
1988 season best
13.0h
May 2, 1988 · Birmingham, AL (USA)
1988 season best
Age
68 years old

As of Sep 12, 2026: 400 m hurdles 48.48 (#161 all-time), 110 m hurdles 13.0h (#986 all-time), 1988 season best 13.0h (May 2, 1988, Birmingham, AL (USA)) · 68 years old

PB

Personal bests

45.81
13.0HT
#986 all-time
48.48
#161 all-time
1:01.8HT
1:01.8HT

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
1988
110mH
13.0h-May 2, 1988
↑
Birmingham, AL (USA)
1984
400mH
49.40-Jun 17, 1984
↑
Los Angeles, CA (USA)
1981
400m
46.44-Apr 11, 1981
↓
Knoxville, TN (USA)
1981
400mH
49.33-Jun 21, 1981
↑
Sacramento, CA (USA)
1980
110mH
13.3h+1.6May 24, 1980
↑
Knoxville, TN (USA)
1980
400m
46.43-Feb 16, 1980
↓
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1980
400mH
48.60-Jul 17, 1980
↑
Philadelphia, PA (USA)
1979
110mH
13.5h-Apr 21, 1979
↑
Knoxville, TN (USA)
1979
400m
45.81-Apr 14, 1979
↓
Knoxville, TN (USA)
1979
400mH
48.48-May 13, 1979
↑
Tuscaloosa, AL (USA)
1979
500m-short-track
1:01.8h-Jan 6, 1979-Long Beach, CA (USA) (i)
1979
500Metres
1:01.8h-Jan 6, 1979-Long Beach, CA (USA) (i)
1978
55mH
7.15-Jan 13, 1978--
1978
110mH
13.77+0.9Jun 8, 1978
↑
Westwood, CA (USA)
1978
400m
46.25-Apr 8, 1978
↓
Auburn, AL (USA)
1978
400mH
48.91-Jul 8, 1978
↑
Berkeley, CA (USA)
1977
110mH
13.74+1.8Jun 3, 1977
↑
Champaign, IL (USA)
1977
400mH
49.21-Jun 11, 1977
↑
Westwood, CA (USA)
1976
110mH
13.67+1.7Jul 8, 1976
↑
Lüdenscheid (GER)
1976
400mH
50.07-May 7, 1976
↑
Tempe, AZ (USA)

1988

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
110mH
13.0HT-May 2Birmingham, AL

1984

10 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
400mH
49.40-Jun 17Los Angeles US Olympic Trials, Los Angeles, CA
400mH
49.92-Jun 16Los Angeles US Olympic Trials, Los Angeles, CA
400mH
50.35-May 26San José
400mH
50.57-May 19Knoxville, TN
400mH
50.36-May 18Knoxville, TN
400mH
49.84-May 5Athens, GA
400mH
50.08-Apr 28Atlanta, GA
400mH
50.50-Apr 22Atlanta, GA
400mH
50.55-Apr 7Clemson, SC
400mH
50.28-Mar 17Tallahassee, FL

1981

8 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
400mH
49.96-Jul 25Syracuse, NY
400mH
49.33-Jun 21Sacramento TAC Championships, Sacramento, CA
400mH
50.88-Jun 20Sacramento TAC Championships, Sacramento, CA
400mH
50.24-Jun 13Berkeley, CA
400mH
50.46-May 30Villanova, PA
400m
46.44-Apr 11Knoxville, TN
400mH
49.67-Mar 28Gainesville, FL
400mH
50.06-Mar 22Tallahassee, FL

1980

16 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
400mH
49.82-Sep 27Beijing International Match, Beijing
400mH
49.61-Aug 31Rieti
400mH
49.23-Aug 27Koblenz
400mH
49.37-Aug 16Pescara
400mH
48.85-Aug 13Weltklasse Zürich, Zürich
400mH
49.00-Aug 10Köln
400mH
48.80-Aug 8Berlin ISTAF, Berlin
400mH
48.82-Aug 5Roma Golden Gala, Roma
400mH
48.60-Jul 17Philadelphia, PA
400mH
49.15-Jul 11Stuttgart
400mH
49.04-Jun 23Eugene US Olympic Trials, Eugene, OR
400mH
49.03-Jun 22Eugene US Olympic Trials, Eugene, OR
400mH
49.05-Jun 1Berkeley, CA
110mH
13.3HT+1.6May 24Knoxville, TN
400mH
49.09-May 24Knoxville, TN
400m
46.43-Feb 16Houston, TX (i)

1979

15 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
400mH
48.88-Sep 12Ciudad de México Universiade, Ciudad de México
400mH
49.79-Sep 11Ciudad de México Universiade, Ciudad de México
400mH
49.68-Aug 17Berlin ISTAF, Berlin
400mH
49.50-Aug 15Weltklasse Zürich, Zürich
400mH
49.1HT-Jul 28Colorado Springs, CO
400mH
49.66-Jul 8San Juan Pam America Games, San Juan
400mH
49.13-Jun 17Walnut AAU Championships, Walnut, CA
400mH
48.68-Jun 2Champaign NCAA Championships
400mH
49.32-Jun 1Champaign NCAA Championships, Champaign, IL
110mH
13.81+1.9May 31Champaign NCAA Championships, Champaign, IL
400mH
50.31-May 31Champaign NCAA Championships, Champaign, IL
400mH
48.99-May 19Durham, NC
400mH
48.48-May 13Tuscaloosa SEC, Tuscaloosa, AL
110mH
13.80-May 12Tuscaloosa SEC, Tuscaloosa, AL
110mH
13.79-May 12Knoxville, TN
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Honours

🥉

Ciudad de México Universiade

400 Metres Hurdles

1979
🥇

Champaign NCAA Championships

400 Metres Hurdles

1979
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is James Walker's 400 m hurdles personal best?

James Walker's 400 m hurdles personal best is 48.48, set on May 13, 1979 in Tuscaloosa, AL (USA), #161 on the all-time list.

Which events does James Walker compete in?

James Walker competes in the 400 m hurdles and 110 m hurdles.

How did James Walker perform in 1988?

1988 season best: 13.0h, set on May 2, 1988 in Birmingham, AL (USA).