John Walker (runner)

Sir John Walker

KNZM CBE

Walker in 1975
Personal information
Birth name	John George Walker
Born	(1952-01-12) 12 January 1952 (age 72)[1] Papakura, New Zealand[1]
Height	183 cm (6 ft 0 in)[1]
Weight	74 kg (163 lb)[1]
Sport
Country	New Zealand
Sport	Athletics
Event	800–5000 m
Coached by	Arch Jelley
Achievements and titles
Personal best(s)	800 m – 1:44.92 (1974) 1500 m – 3:32.4 (1975) Mile – 3:49.08 (1982) 5000 m – 13:19.28 (1986)[1][2]
Medal record Representing  New Zealand Olympic Games 1976 Montreal 1500 metres Commonwealth Games 1974 Christchurch 1500 metres 1982 Brisbane 1500 metres 1974 Christchurch 800 metres

Sir John George Walker, KNZM, CBE (born 12 January 1952) 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. In more recent years, Walker has been active in local government, as an Auckland Councillor and representing the Manurewa-Papakura ward.