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John Walker (runner)

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…

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Born
John George Walker (1952-01-12) 12 January 1952 (age 74) Papakura, New Zealand
Coached by
Arch Jelley
Country
New Zealand
Event
800–5000 m
Height
183 cm (6 ft 0 in)
Personal bests
800 m – 1:44.92 (1974) 1500 m – 3:32.4 (1975) Mile – 3:49.08 (1982) 5000 m – 13:19.28 (1986)

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1974 Commonwealth Games

World record breaking runs

1976 Montréal Olympic Games

New Zealand records

Later career

After running

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John Walker (runner)

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Avg. degree1.96
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John Walker (runner)

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Born · 1
John Walker (runner) → John George Walker (1952-01-12) 12 January 1952 (age 74) Papakura, New Zealand
Coached by · 1
John Walker (runner) → Arch Jelley
Country · 1
John Walker (runner) → New Zealand
Event · 1
John Walker (runner) → 800–5000 m
Height · 1
John Walker (runner) → 183 cm (6 ft 0 in)
Personal bests · 1
John Walker (runner) → 800 m – 1:44.92 (1974) 1500 m – 3:32.4 (1975) Mile – 3:49.08 (1982) 5000 m – 13:19.28 (1986)
Sport · 1
John Walker (runner) → Athletics
Weight · 1
John Walker (runner) → 74 kg (163 lb)

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John Walker (runner)BornJohn George Walker (1952-01-12) 12 January 1952 (age 74) Papakura, New Zealand1.00infobox
John Walker (runner)Coached byArch Jelley1.00infobox
John Walker (runner)CountryNew Zealand1.00infobox
John Walker (runner)Event800–5000 m1.00infobox
John Walker (runner)Height183 cm (6 ft 0 in)1.00infobox
John Walker (runner)Personal bests800 m – 1:44.92 (1974) 1500 m – 3:32.4 (1975) Mile – 3:49.08 (1982) 5000 m – 13:19.28 (1986)1.00infobox
John Walker (runner)SportAthletics1.00infobox
John Walker (runner)Weight74 kg (163 lb)1.00infobox

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