Personal details
Full Name:
- John George Walker
Lifetime:
- 12 Jan 1952–
Biography
John Walker
John Walker is one of New Zealand's track heroes. His athletic career was punctuated by memorable performances and noted for its longevity
Read more...Events In History
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31 July 1976John Walker wins gold in MontrealFollowing in the footsteps of Jack Lovelock and Peter Snell, Walker won gold in the Olympic 1500 m. Black African nations boycotted the Games in protest at the All Blacks' tour of South Africa Read more...
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12 August 1975John Walker breaks world mile recordJohn Walker became history’s first sub-3:50 miler on 12 August, running 3:49.4 at Gothenburg, Sweden. Read more...
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Main image: John Walker in 1982
Runner John Walker after completing mile race around Queen's Park, Toronto on 18 September 1982.