John Walker (runner)
Walker in 1975 | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | John George Walker |
| Born | 12 January 1952 Papakura, New Zealand |
| Height | 183 cm (6 ft 0 in) |
| Weight | 74 kg (163 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Sport | Athletics |
| Event | 800–5000 m |
| Coached by | Arch Jelley |
| Achievements and titles | |
| Personal best(s) | 800 m – 1:44.92 (1974) 1500 m – 3:32.4 (1975) Mile – 3:49.08 (1982) 5000 m – 13:19.28 (1986) |
Medal record | |
Sir John George Walker, KNZM, CBE (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.