James Walker
- Born
- Oct 25, 1957 (69 years old)
- Birthplace
- Atlanta, United States
- Events
- 400 m hurdles · 110 m hurdles
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.
As of Oct 28, 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)) · 69 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | +1.6 | May 24, 1980 | Knoxville, TN (USA) |
| 1980 | 400m | 46.43 | – | Feb 16, 1980 | – |
| 1980 | 400mH | 48.60 | – | Jul 17, 1980 | Philadelphia, PA (USA) |
| 1979 | 110mH | 13.5h | – | Apr 21, 1979 | Knoxville, TN (USA) |