John Walker

Runner

Birthday January 12, 1952

Birth Sign Capricorn

Birthplace New Zealand

Age 72 years old

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About

Former middle-distance runner from New Zealand who won a gold medal in the 1976 Montreal Olympic Games 1500m.

Before Fame

He participated in sports during high school.

Trivia

He set a world record in Sweden for fastest time per mile, becoming the first person to run it in under 3:50.

Family Life

He fathered four children with his wife, Helen.

Associated With

He became the second-fastest New Zealander to run the 800 metres, behind Peter Snell.