Photo: Phil Coale—Public domain
Arthur Blake
- Born
- Aug 19, 1966 (60 years old)
- Birthplace
- Bartow, United States
- Events
- 55 Metres Hurdles · 110 m hurdles
- Height
- 1.80 m
- Weight
- 68 kg
Arthur J. Blake is an American hurdler born on August 19, 1966, in Bartow, Florida. Standing 180 cm tall and weighing 68 kg, he competed at the highest level of international athletics.
Blake represented the United States in the 110 metres hurdles at both the 1988 Seoul Olympics and the 1992 Barcelona Olympics. His two Olympic appearances demonstrated his consistency and longevity at the elite level.
His Olympic career spanning two Games established him as one of America's premier hurdlers during the late 1980s and early 1990s.
Personal best · 55 Metres Hurdles6.99
1996 season best13.51Apr 14, 1996 · Durham, NC
Personal best · 110 m hurdles13.20
As of Nov 6, 2026: 55 Metres Hurdles 6.99, 110 m hurdles 13.20 (#135 all-time), 1996 season best 13.51 (Apr 14, 1996, Durham, NC (USA)) · 60 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →DisciplineResultAll-time
60mH19907.511,201 pts–
60mHIndoorVA 19907.511,201 pts–
* Wind-assisted (> 2.0 m/s)
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 110mH | 13.51 | +1.2 | Apr 14, 1996 | Durham, NC (USA) |
| 1994 | 60mH | 7.62 | – | Feb 11, 1994 | – |
| 1994 | 60mH Indoor | 7.62 | – | Feb 11, 1994 | Madrid (ESP) (i) |
| 1994 | 110mH | 13.46 | +2.9 | May 14, 1994 | Gainesville, FL (USA) |
| 1993 | 60mH Indoor | 7.59 | – | Feb 20, 1993 | Birmingham (GBR) (i) |
| 1993 | 60mH | 7.59 | – | Feb 20, 1993 | – |
| 1993 | 110mH | 13.41 | -0.1 | May 22, 1993 | New York, NY (USA) |
| 1992 | 110mH | 13.26 | +0.4 | Aug 14, 1992 | Sheffield (GBR) |