James Walker (born October 1957) is a former
Americanhurdler. 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.[1] 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.[2]
^Caroccioli, Tom; Caroccioli, Jerry (2008). Boycott: Stolen Dreams of the 1980 Moscow Olympic Games. Highland Park, IL: New Chapter Press. pp. 243–253.
ISBN978-0942257403.
James Walker (born October 1957) is a former
Americanhurdler. 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.[1] 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.[2]
^Caroccioli, Tom; Caroccioli, Jerry (2008). Boycott: Stolen Dreams of the 1980 Moscow Olympic Games. Highland Park, IL: New Chapter Press. pp. 243–253.
ISBN978-0942257403.