| Medal record | ||
|---|---|---|
| Men's athletics | ||
Representing  United States
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| Pan American Games | ||
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2003 Santo Domingo | Hammer throw |
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 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]
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
