John Walker
New Zealand middle-distance runner and politician
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Born 1952 · age 74New Zealand
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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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- Джон Вокер (легкоатлет)Low confidencewikipedia · uk.wikipedia.org
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