| Biographical details | |
|---|---|
| Born | November 29, 1934 Eatonton, Georgia, U.S. |
| Died | March 5, 2011 (aged 76) Gainesville, Florida, U.S. |
| Playing career | |
| 1952–1956 | Mercer University |
| Position(s) | Basketball Track and field |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| 1956–1962 | Druid Hills High School |
| 1962–1964 | Furman University |
| 1965–1976 | University of Florida |
| 1976 | U.S. Olympic Team (Asst.) |
| 1980 | U.S. Olympic Team |
| Administrative career (AD unless noted) | |
| 1980–1984 | U.S. Track & Field Fed'n (Pres.) |
| Head coaching record | |
| Overall | 161–11 (.936) |
| Accomplishments and honors | |
| Championships | |
| 2 SoCon Indoor (1962, 1963) 2 SoCon Outdoor (1962, 1963) 2 SEC Indoor (1975, 1976) | |
| Awards | |
| 6× Georgia Coach of the Year (1957–1962) Florida Sports Hall of Fame (1980) Georgia Sports Hall of Fame (1984) USTFCCCA Hall of Fame (1998) USA Track & Field Hall of Fame (2008) University of Florida Athletic Hall of Fame | |
James Jerome Carnes (November 29, 1934 – March 5, 2011) was an American track and field athlete, coach and administrator. A successful coach at the high school, college and international levels, Carnes compiled a 161–11 career dual meet record, highlighted by four college conference championships and six state high school championships. He was the head coach of the U.S. Olympic track & field team and the Florida Gators track and field team, the founder of the Florida Track Club, and a member of the U.S. Track & Field Hall of Fame.