John Walker
- Born
- Jan 12, 1952 (74 years old)
- Birthplace
- Papakura District, New Zealand
- Events
- Mile Short Track · 2000 Metres
- Height
- 1.83 m
- Weight
- 74 kg
Sir John George Walker, (born 12 January 1952) is a former middle-distance runner from New Zealand who won the gold medal in the men's 1500 m event at the 1976 Olympics. He was also the first person to run the mile in under 3:50. After his running career was over he was active in local government, as an Auckland Councillor and representing the Manurewa-Papakura ward.
Personal best · Mile Short Track3:55.14
1990 season best3:37.28Jan 23, 1990 · North Shore City
Medals1Olympic Games: 1 gold
National record4:51.522000 Metres
As of Oct 27, 2026: Mile Short Track 3:55.14, 2000 Metres 4:51.52, 1990 season best 3:37.28 (Jan 23, 1990, North Shore City (NZL)) · Olympic Games: 1 gold · National record (2000 Metres) · 74 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Medals
| Competitions | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympic Games | 1 | – | – | 1 |
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 1500m | 3:37.28 | – | Jan 23, 1990 | North Shore City (NZL) |
| 1990 | Mile | 3:55.19 | – | Aug 12, 1990 | Portsmouth (GBR) |
| 1989 | 1500m | 3:35.96 | – | Jul 19, 1989 | Stadio Adriatico, Pescara (ITA) |
| 1989 | Mile | 3:54.28 | – | Jul 1, 1989 | Oslo (NOR) |
| 1989 | 3000m | 7:45.64 | – | Jul 14, 1989 | Crystal Palace, London (GBR) |
| 1988 | 1500m | 3:36.3 | – | Jul 2, 1988 | Verona (ITA) |
| 1988 | Mile | 3:52.48 | – | Jul 2, 1988 | Oslo (NOR) |
| 1988 | mile-short-track | 3:59.99 | – | Jan 22, 1988 | – |