About James Walker
Born 1954. James Walker is an American marathon runner.
James Walker (born August 18, 1954) is a marathon runner. Walker, who gained Guam citizenship through residency, competed for Guam at the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul, Korea in the marathon, finishing 90th at 2:56:32.
Walker is a graduate of the University of Richmond, class of 1976. Though he didn't run competitively in college, Walker competed internationally three years after the 1988 Games and kept running recreationally for decades, including in multiple Boston Marathons. At age 60, he ran the 2014 Boston Marathon.
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Who is James Walker?
marathon runner from Guam, born 1954
When was James Walker born?
James Walker was born on 18 August 1954.
What is James Walker's occupation?
James Walker is a marathon runner.
What nationality is James Walker?
James Walker is American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). James Walker. https://biography.guide/james-walker-marathon-runner/
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