James_Parker_(hammer_thrower)

James Parker (hammer thrower)

James Parker (hammer thrower)

American hammer thrower (1975–2023)

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.

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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

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References

  1. [1]
    James Parker at World Athletics Edit this at Wikidata
  2. [2]
    "USATF profile". Archived from the original on 2018-02-28. Retrieved 2013-10-27.
  3. [3]
    "Air Force lieutenant ready to hammer". USA Today. 2004-07-30. Retrieved 2013-10-27.
  4. [4]
    "James Parker". Olympedia. Retrieved 23 August 2023.


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