Ato Stephens
- Born
- Jun 19, 1979 (47 years old)
- Events
- 400 m · 300 Metres
Ato Stephens is a sprinter from Trinidad and Tobago born on June 19, 1979, who specializes in the 400 metres. He is married to Cydonie Mothersille, a sprinter who competes for the Cayman Islands.
Stephens won the 1999 NCAA Division I Indoor 400 metres title while competing for the Clemson Tigers, clocking 46.11 seconds. He earned medals at the CAC Championships, including bronze in 2003 and silver in 2005. His international career included three Olympic appearances in 2000, 2004, and 2008, as well as World Championships in 2001, 2005, and 2007, where he reached the semifinals in 2007.
Coached by Henry Rolle, Stephens has also represented Trinidad and Tobago in the 4x400 metres relay. His fourth-place semifinal finish at the 2006 Commonwealth Games demonstrated his consistency at major championships.
As of Oct 27, 2026: 400 m 44.87 (#316 all-time), 300 Metres 32.62, 2012 season best 46.78 (Jun 23, 2012, Port-of-Spain (TTO)) · 47 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →* Wind-assisted (> 2.0 m/s)
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 400m | 46.78 | – | Jun 23, 2012 | Trinidad & Tobago Championships |
| 2012 | 4x400m | 3:06.07 | – | Jun 24, 2012 | Port-of-Spain (TTO) |
| 2009 | 400m | 45.07 | – | May 16, 2009 | – |
| 2008 | 200m | 21.39 | +0.0 | Mar 27, 2008 | Johnson City, TN (USA) |
| 2008 | 300m | 32.62 | – | Jul 16, 2008 | Naimette-Xhovémont (BEL) |
| 2008 | 400m | 45.01 | – | May 17, 2008 | Ponce (PUR) |
| 2008 | 4x200Metre | 1:21.88 | – | Apr 19, 2008 | Lawrence, KS (USA) |
| 2008 | 4x400m | 3:04.12 | – | Aug 22, 2008 | The XXIX Olympic Games, National Stadium, Beijing |