Allison Beckford
JAMWomenAllison J. Beckford (born 8 May 1979) is a Jamaican sprinter competing in the 400 metres. She attended the Manning's School in Savanna-la-Mar, Westmoreland, Jamaica, where she was one of the star athletes coached by Howard Daugharty.
She was also academically astute passing several CXC (Caribbean Examination Council) exams and also A-levels exams after completing her upper six forms education. Her personal best of 50.83 was set in 2002. She has also competed in 400 m hurdles.
Beckford was a part of the Jamaican team that won the bronze medal in the 4 x 400 metres relay at the 2003 World Championships in Athletics. She was not selected for the bronze-winning relay team at the 2004 Summer Olympics. She did compete in the 400 metre race, but suffered a severe hamstring injury. Beckford is a relative of long jumper James Beckford. She attended Rice University in Houston, Texas.
As of Sep 17, 2026: 400 m 50.83 (#318 all-time), 400 m hurdles 55.12 (#239 all-time), 2013 season best 52.38 (Apr 27, 2013, San Marcos, TX (USA)) · World Championships: 1 bronze · 47 years old
Personal bests
* Wind-assisted (> 2.0 m/s)
Medals
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| World Championships | - | - | 1 | 1 |