Charles Bacon

United StatesUnited StatesRetired
Born
Jan 9, 1885
Birthplace
Brooklyn, New York, New York (USA)
Height
1.83 m
Weight
77 kg

Charles Bacon is a United States hurdler, born on January 9, 1885 in Brooklyn, New York, New York (USA). Standing 1.83 m and weighing 77 kg, He competes primarily in the 400mH.

His personal bests include 55.00 in the 400mH. He has earned 1 gold medal in major international competitions.

1908 season best55.00Jul 22, 1908
Medals1Olympic Games: 1 gold
World record55.00400 m hurdles
World record
Last competitionThe IV Olympic Games, LondonJul 22, 1908 · 55.00
The IV Olympic Games, London

As of Oct 30, 2026: 1908 season best 55.00 (Jul 22, 1908) · Last competition: The IV Olympic Games, London, Jul 22, 1908, 55.00 · Olympic Games: 1 gold · World record (400 m hurdles) · 141 years old · Retired

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
400mH190855.00895 pts–

Medals

CompetitionsGoldSilverBronzeTotal
Olympic Games1––1

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1908400mH 55.00–Jul 22, 1908The IV Olympic Games, London
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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

1908 season best: 55.00, set on Jul 22, 1908. Last competition: The IV Olympic Games, London on Jul 22, 1908, 55.00.

Charles Bacon has won 1 Olympic Games medal.

Yes, Charles Bacon holds the 400 m hurdles world record with 55.00.