James King (athlete)

James King

James King coaching for Cuyamaca College
Personal information
Full name	James King
Nationality	American
Born	(1949-05-09) May 9, 1949
Sport
Country	United States of America
Sport	Athletics
Event(s)	400 metres, 400 metres hurdles
College team	San Diego State University
Medal record Men's Athletics Competitor for  United States Pan American Games 1975 Mexico City 400 m Hurdles 1983 Caracas 400 m Hurdles

James King (born May 9, 1949) is an American hurdler. In 1975 he won the Pan American Games in the 400 Hurdles. He was a top level performer for many years also competing in the United States Olympic Trials (track and field) in 1972, 1976, 1980, and 1984. He was ranked in the Top 10 United States 400 meter hurdlers for ten consecutive years^[1] most of it during the Edwin Moses and Andre Phillips era. He held the official World Masters Athletics World Record in the 400 hurdles for Men 40+^[2] for over 20 years,^[3] until it was surpassed in 2012 by Danny McFarlane. He also held the World Record for the M35 and M40 400 metres (without hurdles) for almost 15 years each.

King competed collegiately for San Diego State University and has remained in the area, coaching at San Diego Mesa College, San Diego City College, Grossmont College and is currently at Cuyamaca College.^[4]

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