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John Walker

New Zealand middle-distance runner and politician

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    Born 1952
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Updated 2026-06-21

Sir John George Walker 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.

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  • Knight Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit‎
  • Silver Olympic Order
  • Commander of the Order of the British Empire
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