James Parker (hammer thrower)

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.

James Parker
Medal record
Men's athletics
Representing  United States
Pan American Games
Silver medal – second place 2003 Santo Domingo Hammer throw

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


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