James "Sky" Walker is a former American

United States

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 hurdler. Born in Atlanta, Georgia

Atlanta, Georgia

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, he attended Auburn University

Auburn University

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 from 1976-1980. Walker was one of "The Fabulous Four" along with teammates Harvey Glance

Harvey Glance

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, Willie Smith, and Tony Easley; together they set more school and conference records than any other foursome in the history of the Southeastern Conference

Southeastern Conference

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. James Walker currently lives in Madison, Alabama.

Achievements

• Won the gold medal at the Pan American Games
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   in 1979 in the 400 metre hurdles
• SEC's Track & Field Athlete of the Year in 1979
• Until 2005, held the SEC record for the 400 meter hurdles with a time of 48.48 secs in 1979
• In 1977, 1978, 1979 had the best time in the SEC for the 400 meter hurdles (49.58, 51.51, 48.48)
• NCAA Division I champion, 400 meter hurdles, 1978 and 1979
• In 1976, had the best time in the SEC for the 120 yard hurdles (13.7 secs).
• In 1977, 1978, 1979 had the best time for the 110 meter hurdles (13.90, 14.0, 13.70 secs).
• In 1978, was the U.S. Outdoor Track and Field champion in the 400 metre hurdles with a time of 49.03 seconds.