James Barker

James Jeffrey Barker (born 6 November 1892 in Ilkeston, England, died 18 October 1947 in Birmingham, England) was a British track and field athlete who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics. In 1912 he ran in the first round of the 100 metres competition, but failed to advance. Achievements Midland Countries 100 yards winner 1911–14 and 1919 220 yards winner 1913 and 1914 AAA Championships 100 yards second to Willie Applegarth 1913 Meeting in Berlin 1913 100 metres winner, beating Victor d'Arcy and Applegarth Personal bests 100 yards – 10.2 (1913) 100 metres – 10.9 (1913) 220 yards – 23.4 (1913)