James Walker (hurdler)

Achievements

• Won the gold medal at the Pan American Games in 1979 in the 400 metre hurdles
• SEC's Track & Field Athlete of the Year in 1979
• Until 2005, held the SEC record for the 400 meter hurdles with a time of 48.48 secs in 1979
• In 1977, 1978, 1979 had the best time in the SEC for the 400 meter hurdles
• NCAA Division I champion, 400 meter hurdles, 1978 and 1979
• In 1976, had the best time in the SEC for the 120 yard hurdles.
• In 1977, 1978, 1979 had the best time for the 110 meter hurdles.
• In 1978, was the U.S. Outdoor Track and Field champion in the 400 metre hurdles with a time of 49.03 seconds.