John George Walker (born January 12, 1952 in Papakura) is a former middle distance runner from New Zealand. A womens 400m hurdles race on a typical outdoor red rubber track. ... The five Olympic rings were designed in 1913, adopted in 1914 and debuted at the Games at Antwerp, 1920. ... The 1976 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XXI Olympiad, were held in 1976 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. ... At the 1976 Summer Olympics thirty-seven athletics events were contested Overall Athletics rankings at the 1976 Olympics Medal Winners Mens 100 m Mens 200 m Mens 400 m Mens 800 m Mens 1500 m Mens 5000 m Mens 10000 m Mens... The 1974 British Commonwealth Games were held in Christchurch, New Zealand. ... Matilda the Kangaroo mascot for the 1982 Commonwealth Games (shown here during her circuit of the track at the stadium during the Games Opening Ceremony, and with a silhouette of Matilda and several joey kangaroos on a large screen, during Rolf Harris segment) Matilda turns her head and winks at... The 1974 British Commonwealth Games were held in Christchurch, New Zealand. ... is the 12th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1952 (MCMLII) was a leap year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Papakura district (boundary red, urban area orange) in relation to the Auckland metropolitan area (grey) The Papakura District is one of the several local territories in New Zealands Auckland Region. ... The middle distances are races where the runner tries to go as fast as his training has let him. ... A womens 400m hurdles race on a typical outdoor red rubber track. ...

Walker is best known for winning the Olympic Games 1500 meters in Montreal 1976. This achievement came during an Olympic games that were boycotted by 22 African countries to protest against a tour of South Africa by the All Blacks, the New Zealand national Rugby team. The five Olympic rings were designed in 1913, adopted in 1914 and debuted at the Games at Antwerp, 1920. ... Nickname: Motto: Concordia Salus (well-being through harmony) Coordinates: , Country Province Founded 1642 Established 1832 Government  - Mayor Gérald Tremblay Area [1][2][3]  - City 365. ... Year 1976 Pick up sticks(MCMLXXVI) was a leap year starting on Thursday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... First international Australia 3 - 22 New Zealand (15 August 1903) Largest win New Zealand 145 - 17 Japan (4 June 1995) Worst defeat Australia 28 - 7 New Zealand (28 August 1999) World Cup Appearances 5 (First in 1987) Best result Champions, 1987 This article is about the Rugby Union team. ...

Walker had already achieved world prominence in 1974 when he ran second to Filbert Bayi in the 1500 metres at the Commonwealth Games in Christchurch. It was a remarkable race, as not only did both Bayi and Walker better the previous world record, but it featured the 4th, 5th and 7th fastest performances of all time. It's status as one of the all-time great 1500 metre races is assured by virtue of the fact that Walker, 22 at the time, and Bayi, 21, would prove dominant over the distance. Although it seemed the boycott denied Bayi (who was Walker's main rival) the opportunity to challenge for the 1500 meter title, Bayi likely would not have competed anyway owing to an attack of malaria he suffered. Walker would justify his Olympic Gold over several record-breaking years. Also at the 1974 Commonwealth Games Walker won the Bronze medal in the 800 metres in 1:44.92, his lifetime best for the distance and still the second fastest New Zealander ever behind Peter Snell. Filbert Bayi (born June 23, 1953) was a Tanzanian middle-distance runner of the 1970s who set the world records for 1500 metres in 1974 and the mile in 1975. ... The 1974 British Commonwealth Games were held in Christchurch, New Zealand. ... Christchurch (Māori: ) is the regional capital of Canterbury, New Zealand. ... Peter George Snell, DCNZM, OBE (born December 17, 1938 in Opunake) is a New Zealand former athlete. ...

Throughout his career as a world-class miler Walker was coached by Arch Jelley, school principal and middle distance runner himself, whose work with runners has been typified by meticulous training programmes on a scientific basis and effective communication in person.

Walker broke the world mile record with a time of 3:49.4 minutes set at Göteborg on August 12, 1975, bettering the previous time set by Filbert Bayi. It was the first time the 3 minutes and 50 second barrier had been bettered & was 10 seconds faster than Roger Bannister's historic first sub 4 minute mile of 3:59.4 run twenty-one years earlier. Location of Gothenburg in northern Europe Coordinates: Country Sweden County Västra Götaland County Province Västergötland Charter 1621 Government  - Mayor Göran Johansson Area  - City 450 km²  (174 sq mi)  - Water 14. ... is the 224th day of the year (225th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1975 (MCMLXXV) was a common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Filbert Bayi (born June 23, 1953) was a Tanzanian middle-distance runner of the 1970s who set the world records for 1500 metres in 1974 and the mile in 1975. ... Bannister was chosen as the first Sports Illustrated Sportsman of the Year for his accomplishments in 1954. ...

The record lasted until July 17, 1979, when it was beaten by Briton Sebastian Coe. is the 198th day of the year (199th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Also: 1979 by Smashing Pumpkins. ... Sebastian Newbold Coe, Baron Coe, KBE (born 29 September 1956 in Chiswick, London) is an English athlete and Conservative Party politician. ...

Walker also held the world record for 2000 meters, running 4:51.4 in Oslo on 30 June 1976. This bettered by nearly five seconds the ten year old record of Michel Jazy. Steve Cram would take Walker's record in running 4:51.39 at Budapest on 4 August 1985. Indoors, Walker broke the 1,500 meter world record with a time of 3:37.4 in 1979. County District Østlandet Municipality NO-0301 Administrative centre Oslo Mayor (2004) Per Ditlev-Simonsen (H) Official language form BokmÃ¥l Area  - Total  - Land  - Percentage Ranked 224 454 km² 426 km² 0. ... is the 181st day of the year (182nd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1976 Pick up sticks(MCMLXXVI) was a leap year starting on Thursday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Michel Jazy (born June 13, 1936 in Oignies) is a former French middle distance runner who won the silver medal over 1500m at the 1960 Summer Olympics in Rome. ... Steve Cram MBE (born October 14, 1960) was a British athlete who vied with fellow British athletes Sebastian Coe and Steve Ovett during their domination of middle distance running in the 1980s. ... For other uses, see Budapest (disambiguation). ... is the 216th day of the year (217th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1985 (MCMLXXXV) was a common year starting on Tuesday (link displays 1985 Gregorian calendar). ...

In 1982 in Oslo, Norway, Steve Scott (3:47.69), John Walker (3:49.08), and Ray Flynn (3:49.77) took the top three spots in The Dream Mile, establishing American, New Zealand, and Irish national records for the mile in the same race. All three national records stood for 25 years until July 21, 2007, when Alan Webb broke Scott's American record. Walker and Flynn's times remain national records. The same year Walker gained a second silver medal in the 1500 metres at the Commonwealth Games when he finished behind Steve Cram. County District Østlandet Municipality NO-0301 Administrative centre Oslo Mayor (2004) Per Ditlev-Simonsen (H) Official language form BokmÃ¥l Area  - Total  - Land  - Percentage Ranked 224 454 km² 426 km² 0. ... Alan Webb (born January 13, 1983, in Ann Arbor, Michigan) is an American track athlete. ... Matilda the Kangaroo mascot for the 1982 Commonwealth Games (shown here during her circuit of the track at the stadium during the Games Opening Ceremony, and with a silhouette of Matilda and several joey kangaroos on a large screen, during Rolf Harris segment) Matilda turns her head and winks at... Steve Cram MBE (born October 14, 1960) was a British athlete who vied with fellow British athletes Sebastian Coe and Steve Ovett during their domination of middle distance running in the 1980s. ...

Walker later became the first person in history to run 100 sub 4 minute miles, achieving this feat just ahead of fellow miler Steve Scott. Walker ended his career with 135 sub-four minute miles. The much vaunted and previously thought to be impossible 4 minute mile is an exceptional benchmark in the sport of running. ... Steve Scott (born May 5, 1956) is an American athlete who is one of the greatest milers in American history. ...

In 1996, Walker announced that he had Parkinson's disease. He now runs an equestrian shop south of Auckland and is also a Manukau City Councillor. Year 1996 (MCMXCVI) was a leap year starting on Monday (link will display full 1996 Gregorian calendar). ... Look up equestrian in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... Manukau City (orange). ...

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