James Parker (hammer thrower)
| Medal record | ||
|---|---|---|
| Men's athletics | ||
Representing the  United States
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| Pan American Games | ||
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2003 Santo Domingo | Hammer throw |
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.
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 legacy.USATF.org
- James Parker at the International Olympic Committee
- James Parker at TeamUSA.org
- James Parker at Olympics at Sports-Reference.com (archived)
