James Idun

James W. Idun (born 23 April 1963) is a Ghanaian sprinter.

Career Idun attended the University of Nevada at Reno, where he competed for the Nevada Wolf Pack track and field team. He qualified for the 1980 Summer Olympics, but could not go due to Ghana's 1980 Summer Olympics boycott.

In 1983, Idun set a Nevada school record in the 800-meter sprint medley relay that still stands .

Idun was one of three Nevada Wolf Pack track and field athletes on the 1984 roster to compete at the 1984 Summer Olympics, including Ghanan teammate Philip Attipoe and Domingo Tibaduiza for Colombia. At the Olympics, Idun ran 22.55 to place 7th in his heat and did not advance. At another meeting in 1984, Idun set his personal best time of 21.37 seconds.

In 1987, Idun ran for the Drexel Dragons track and field team. He won the 60 metres at the 1987 East Coast Conference indoor track and field championships.

Personal life Following his graduation from Drexel, Idun worked for SAP America as a system consultant.