James Barker (athlete)

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)