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James Barker (athlete)

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James Barker


James J. Barker (born 6 November 1892 in Ilkeston, England, date of death unknown) was a British track and field athlete who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics.

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In 1912 he ran in the first round of the 100 metres competition, but failed to advance.

Achievements

  • Midland Countries
  • 100 yards winner 1911-14 and 1919
  • 220 yards winner 1913 and 1914
  • AAA Championships
  • 100 yards second to Willie Applegarth 1913
  • Meeting in Berlin 1913
  • 100 metres winner, beating Victor d'Arcy and Applegarth

    • Personal bests

  • 100 yards - 10.2 (1913)
  • 100 metres - 10.9 (1913)
  • 220 yards - 23.4 (1913)

    • References

    James Barker (athlete) Wikipedia
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