James Parker (hammer thrower)
James D. Parker (born December 3, 1975 in Biloxi, Mississippi[1]) is a retired American track and field athlete who specialized in the hammer throw.[2] He represented the United States at the 2004 Summer Olympics without making the final. He won the silver medal at the 2003 Pan American Games.
| Medal record | ||
|---|---|---|
| Men's athletics | ||
Representing the  United States | ||
| Pan American Games | ||
.svg.png.webp){kind=icon} | 2003 Santo Domingo | Hammer throw |
His personal best in the event is 79.20 meters (259 feet 10 inches) from 2004.
Parker served as first lieutenant with the U.S. Air Force.[3]
Competition record
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Representing the United States | |||||
| 2001 | Universiade | Beijing, China | – | Hammer throw | NM |
| 2003 | Pan American Games | Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic | 2nd | Hammer throw | 74.35 m |
| 2004 | Olympic Games | Athens, Greece | 21st (q) | Hammer throw | 75.04 m |
| 2005 | World Championships | Helsinki, Finland | 20th (q) | Hammer throw | 71.95 m |
References
- "USATF profile". Archived from the original on 2018-02-28. Retrieved 2013-10-27.
- James Parker at World Athletics
- "Air Force lieutenant ready to hammer". USA Today. 2004-07-30. Retrieved 2013-10-27.
External links
- James Parker at World Athletics
- James Parker at USA Track & Field
- James Parker at the International Olympic Committee
- James Parker at the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee
- James Parker at Olympics at Sports-Reference.com (archived)
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