James Barker (athlete)

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James Jeffrey Barker (born 6 November 1892 in Ilkeston, England, died 18 October 1947 in Birmingham, England) [1] was a British track and field athlete who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics.

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In 1912 he ran in the first round of the 100 metres competition, but failed to advance.

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  1. "James Barker" . Retrieved 28 December 2020.