James Barker (athlete)
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FullnameJames Jeffrey Barker
Born6 November 1892
Ilkeston, England
Died18 October 1947 (aged 54)
Birmingham, England
SportAthletics
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | James Jeffrey Barker |
| Born | 6 November 1892 Ilkeston, England |
| Died | 18 October 1947 (aged 54) Birmingham, England |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Athletics |
Event | Sprints |
| Club | Polytechnic Harriers |
James Jeffrey Barker (6 November 1892 – 18 October 1947) was a British track and field athlete who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics.[1][2]
Barker was selected to represent Great Britain in the 100 metres competition at the 1912 Olympic Games in Stockholm, Sweden. He was eliminated in the first round.[1]
The following year, Barker finished second behind Willie Applegarth in the 100 yards event at the 1913 AAA Championships.[3][4][5]
Other achievements
- Midland Countries
- 100 yards winner 1911–14 and 1919
- 220 yards winner 1913 and 1914
- Meeting in Berlin 1913
- 100 metres winner, beating Victor d'Arcy and Applegarth
