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Chandra Cheeseborough

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Chandra Cheeseborough

USAUSAWomen
Birth dateJan 10, 1959
BirthplaceJacksonville, United States
Height1.65 m
Weight58 kg

Chandra Danette Cheeseborough (later Shellman, born January 10, 1959) is a retired American sprinter. She won two gold medals and a silver at the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles.

Key facts
400 m
49.05
#16 all-time
200 m
21.99
#42 all-time
1991 season best
54.79
Jul 20, 1991 · New York, NY (USA)
1991 season best
Medals
Olympic Games: 2 gold, 1 silver
Age
67 years old

As of Sep 15, 2026: 400 m 49.05 (#16 all-time), 200 m 21.99 (#42 all-time), 1991 season best 54.79 (Jul 20, 1991, New York, NY (USA)) · Olympic Games: 2 gold, 1 silver · 67 years old

PB

Personal bests

10.99*
#387 all-time
21.99
#42 all-time
49.05
#16 all-time
41.61
3:18.29
7.28
23.64
35.46
6.22
6.64

* Wind-assisted (> 2.0 m/s)

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Medals

🥇🥈🥉Total
Olympic Games21-3

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
1991
400m
54.79-Jul 20, 1991
↓
New York, NY (USA)
1986
50Metres
6.22-Feb 16, 1986
↑
Rosemont, IL (USA) (i)
1986
200m
23.37-0.3Jul 1, 1986
↓
Stockholm (SWE)
1985
50Metres
6.32-Jan 27, 1985
↑
Rosemont, IL (USA) (i)
1985
55m
6.75-Feb 2, 1985
↓
Dallas, TX (USA) (i)
1985
200m-short-track
23.64-Mar 9, 1985
↓
Kobe (JPN) (i)
1985
200m
23.64-Mar 9, 1985
↓
Kobe (JPN) (i)
1984
55m
6.66-Feb 4, 1984
↓
Dallas, TX (USA) (i)
1984
60m
7.28-Jan 16, 1984-Osaka (JPN) (i)
1984
200m
22.47+0.0Aug 22, 1984
↓
Modesto, CA (USA)
1984
300m
35.46-Aug 18, 1984-London (GBR)
1984
4x100m
41.65-Aug 11, 1984
↑
Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles, CA (USA)
1984
400m
49.05-Aug 6, 1984
↓
The XXIII Olympic Games
1984
4x400m
3:18.29-Aug 11, 1984-Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles, CA (USA)
1983
55m
6.60-Feb 5, 1983
↓
New York, NY (USA) (i)
1983
100m
10.99+2.4May 14, 1983
↑
Indianapolis, IN (USA)
1983
200m
21.99+0.9Jun 19, 1983
↓
Indianapolis, IN (USA)
1983
4x100m
41.61-Jul 3, 1983
↑
Colorado Springs, CO (USA)
1983
400m
51.00-May 14, 1983
↓
Modesto, CA (USA)
1982
55m
6.62-Feb 12, 1982
↓
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1982
200m-short-track
23.13-Feb 26, 1982
↓
-
1979
200m
22.85+2.5Jun 17, 1979
↓
Walnut, CA (USA)
1977
200m
22.89-Jul 2, 1977
↓
Sochi (URS)
1976
100m
11.13+2.0Jun 21, 1976
↑
Eugene, OR (USA)
1976
200m
22.64+2.3Jun 24, 1976
↓
Olympic Stadium, Montréal (CAN)
1976
4x100m
43.35-Jul 31, 1976
↑
Olympic Stadium, Montréal (CAN)

1991

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
400m
54.79-Jul 20New York, NY

1986

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
200m
23.37-0.3Jul 1Stockholm DN Galan, Stockholm
50Metres
6.22-Feb 16Bally Rosemont-Horizon Invitational, Rosemont, IL (i)

1985

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
200m-short-track
23.64-Mar 9Kobe (i)
55m
6.75-Feb 2Dallas, TX (i)
50Metres
6.32-Jan 27Rosemont, IL (i)

1984

20 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
400m
49.78-Aug 24Bruxelles Memorial Van Damme, Bruxelles
200m
22.47+0.0Aug 22-
300m
35.46-Aug 18London
4x400m
3:18.29-Aug 11The XXIII Olympic Games, Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles, CA
4x100m
41.65-Aug 11The XXIII Olympic Games, Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles, CA
4x100m
42.59-Aug 10The XXIII Olympic Games, Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles, CA
400m
49.05-Aug 6The XXIII Olympic Games
400m
50.32-Aug 5The XXIII Olympic Games, Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles, CA
400m
50.94-Aug 4The XXIII Olympic Games, Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles, CA
4x400m
3:19.60-Jul 25Walnut, CA
400m
49.28-Jun 19Los Angeles US Olympic Trials, Los Angeles, CA
400m
50.87-Jun 17-
400m
50.41-Jun 16Los Angeles US Olympic Trials, Los Angeles, CA
400m
50.52-May 13-
200m
22.53+2.1May 12Modesto, CA
400m
51.45-Apr 29Walnut Mt. SAC Relays, Walnut, CA
400m
51.46-Apr 14Los Angeles, CA
400m
52.37-Mar 24Gainesville, FL
55m
6.66-Feb 4Dallas, TX (i)
60m
7.28-Jan 16Osaka (i)

1983

24 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
4x100m
44.20-Aug 10IAAF World Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki
4x100m
41.61-Jul 3Colorado Springs, CO
200m
22.68-Jul 2Colorado Springs, CO
200m
22.56-Jun 26Los Angeles, CA
4x100m
41.63-Jun 25Los Angeles, CA
200m
21.99+0.9Jun 19Indianapolis TAC Championships, Indianapolis, IN
200m
22.35+3.2Jun 19Indianapolis TAC Championships, Indianapolis, IN
100m
11.31-2.7Jun 18Indianapolis TAC Championships, Indianapolis, IN
100m
11.23-1.8Jun 18Indianapolis TAC Championships, Indianapolis, IN
100m
11.05+3.4May 28San José
200m
22.49-May 21Knoxville, TN
100m
10.99+2.4May 14Modesto ModR, Modesto, CA
400m
51.00-May 14Modesto ModR, Modesto, CA
200m
22.30+2.7Apr 24Walnut Mt. SAC Relays, Walnut, CA
200m
22.6HT-Mar 19Gainesville, FL
100m
11.2HT-Mar 19Gainesville, FL
55m
6.71-Feb 27East Rutherford, NJ (i)
55m
6.64-Feb 25USA Indoor Championships
55m
6.60-Feb 5Dallas, TX (i)
100m
11.82+2.9Feb 2Sydney
100m
11.2HT-Jan 30Canberra
200m
22.75-Jan 27Melbourne
200m
23.01-Jan 22Auckland
100m
11.72-Jan 19Wellington
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Honours

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The XXIII Olympic Games

4x100 Metres Relay

1984
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The XXIII Olympic Games

4x400 Metres Relay

1984
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The XXIII Olympic Games

400 Metres

1984
6

The XXI Olympic Games

100 Metres

1976
7

The XXI Olympic Games

4x100 Metres Relay

1976
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Chandra Cheeseborough's 400 m personal best?

Chandra Cheeseborough's 400 m personal best is 49.05, set on Aug 6, 1984 in Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles, CA (USA), #16 on the all-time list.

Which events does Chandra Cheeseborough compete in?

Chandra Cheeseborough competes in the 400 m and 200 m.

How did Chandra Cheeseborough perform in 1991?

1991 season best: 54.79, set on Jul 20, 1991 in New York, NY (USA).

How many medals has Chandra Cheeseborough won?

Chandra Cheeseborough has won 3 Olympic Games medals.