James Donald McFarlane (born June 10, 1931) is a Canadian former sprinter.

McFarlane attended McMaster University where he won the 100 and 220 yard races in all four years.

McFarlane established a new record of 9.9 seconds in the 100 yd.

sprint during the Senior Intercollegiate Championship in 1951.

He also competed as a member of the Hamilton Olympic Club and won several junior and senior Canadian Championships.