James Robert Maxwell (June 9, 1902 – August 15, 1985) was an American runner.

He competed at the 1928 Olympics in the 400 m hurdles, but failed to reach the final.

As a student of Pomona College he won the AAU 220 yard hurdles title in 1927 and 1930–1931.

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