Hampton Athletics Hall of Fame
James Carter
- Induction:
- 2026
A standout on Hampton's track & field teams, James Carter was a two-time All-American in the 400-hurdles, finishing seventh in the 1998 NCAA National Championship and third place in the 1999 Championship. Carter currently holds the Hampton school indoor record in the triple jump and MEAC records for most points scored in the conference championship meet (38 points in indoor track & field and 39.5 in outdoor track & field). The celebrated hurdler finished fourth at the 2004 and 2008 Olympic finals, one of the highlights of his career. He won the silver medal at the 2005 World Championships with a time of 47.43, the ninth fastest-ever at the time. Carter was a three-time United States champion (2002, 2004 and 2007) and won the IAAF World Cup title in 2002.
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