Sherron Walker

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexFemale
Full nameSherron Elaine•Walker (-Boyea)
Used nameSherron•Walker
Born17 April 1956 in Meridian, Mississippi (USA)
Measurements160 cm / 48 kg
AffiliationsFalcon TC, Seattle (USA)
NOC United States

Biography

Sherron Walker first competed for Everett High School in Washington State, and then for Cal State Long Beach, Seattle Pacific University, and the Nike Coast Track Club. She was AIAW Champion in the long jump in 1976. She competed for the US against the Soviet Union in a dual in 1976, and in 1979, ran a leg of the 4x100 relay at the World Cup. Walker earned her spot on the 1976 Olympic team by finishing second at the US Olympic Trials.

In later life, as Sherron Walker-Boyea, she discovered racquetball, and won age group national championships in doubles. She also became a teacher and did motivational speaking. Walker-Boyea was inducted into the Snohomish County (Washington) Sports Hall of Fame.

Personal Bests: 220y – 23.5 (1977); LJ – 21-7½ [6.59] (1976).

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1976 Summer Olympics Athletics USA Sherron Walker
Long Jump, Women (Olympic) 14 r1/2