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John Walker

New Zealand middle-distance runner and politician · New Zealand · Athletes · Born 1952 · age 74

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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.

A life in dates

2009Knight Companion of the New Zealand Order of MeritAward1995Silver Olympic OrderAward1992Commander of the Order of the British EmpireAward1976Bislett medalAwardOfficer of the Order of the British EmpireAward1952Born12 January 1952

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Awards

Knight Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit2009
Silver Olympic Order1995
Commander of the Order of the British Empire1992
Bislett medal1976
Officer of the Order of the British Empire1976

About this person

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.

Country
New Zealand
Category
Athletes
Type
Athlete
Status
living
Dates
Born 1952 · age 74

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