James Parker (hammer thrower)
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| Medal record | ||
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| Men's athletics | ||
Representing  United States
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| Pan American Games | ||
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2003 Santo Domingo | Hammer throw |
James D. Parker (December 3, 1975 – August 19, 2023) was an American track and field athlete who specialized in the hammer throw.[1] 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.
Life and career
James D. Parker was born in Biloxi, Mississippi, on December 3, 1975.[2] He served as first lieutenant with the U.S. Air Force.[3]
His personal best in the event was 79.20 meters (259 feet 10 inches) from 2004.
Parker died on August 19, 2023, at the age of 47.[4]
Competition record
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Representing the United States
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| 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
- ^ James Parker at World Athletics
- ^ "USATF profile". Archived from the original on 2018-02-28. Retrieved 2013-10-27.
- ^ "Air Force lieutenant ready to hammer". USA Today. 2004-07-30. Retrieved 2013-10-27.
- ^ "James Parker". Olympedia. Retrieved 23 August 2023.
External links
- James Parker at World Athletics
- James Parker at legacy.USATF.org (archived)
- James Parker at Olympics.com
- James Parker at Team USA (archived)
- James Parker at Olympics at Sports-Reference.com (archived)
- James Parker at Olympedia
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