Bill ROBERTS

Born
Apr 5, 1912
Events
400 m

Bill ROBERTS is a United Kingdom sprinter, born on April 5, 1912. He competes primarily in the 400m and 4x400m.

His personal bests include 46.8h in the 400m and 3:09.0h in the 4x400m. He has earned 1 gold and 1 silver medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United Kingdom.

Personal best · 400 m46.8h
1948 season best48.9hAug 4, 1948
Medals1Olympic Games: 1 gold
Last competitionThe XIV Olympic GamesAug 4, 1948 · 48.9h

As of Nov 14, 2026: 400 m 46.8h, 1948 season best 48.9h (Aug 4, 1948) · Last competition: The XIV Olympic Games, Aug 4, 1948, 48.9h · Olympic Games: 1 gold · 114 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time
400mBerlin 1936United Kingdom 400 m all-time list46.8h1,058 pts–
4x400mBerlin 1936United Kingdom 4 × 400 m all-time list3:09.0h–

Medals

CompetitionsGoldSilverBronzeTotal
Olympic Games1––1

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1948400m 48.9h–Aug 4, 1948The XIV Olympic Games
1946400m 48.5h–Aug 22, 1946Oslo European Championships
1936400m 46.87–Aug 7, 1936The XI Olympic Games
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Bill ROBERTS's 400 m personal best is 46.8h, set on Aug 7, 1936 in Olympiastadion, Berlin (GER).

Bill ROBERTS competes in the 400 m.

1948 season best: 48.9h, set on Aug 4, 1948. Last competition: The XIV Olympic Games on Aug 4, 1948, 48.9h.

Bill ROBERTS has won 1 Olympic Games medal.