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Chris Jones

Chris Jones

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Birth dateOct 8, 1973
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Chris Jones is an American former sprinter born on October 8, 1973. He competed for the Rice Owls track and field team and specialized in the 400 metres.

Jones finished second in the 400 metres at both the 1994 NCAA Division I Indoor and Outdoor Track and Field Championships, demonstrating remarkable consistency across both surfaces. His runner-up finishes at the national championships placed him among the top collegiate quarter-milers in the country.

His performances at the NCAA Championships established Jones as one of the premier 400-metre runners in collegiate track and field during the mid-1990s. The Rice program benefited from his competitive success at the national level.

Key facts
400 m
44.87
#316 all-time
200 m
20.30
#441 all-time
2005 season best
47.01
Apr 30, 2005 · Houston, TX (USA)
2005 season best
Age
52 years old

As of Sep 12, 2026: 400 m 44.87 (#316 all-time), 200 m 20.30 (#441 all-time), 2005 season best 47.01 (Apr 30, 2005, Houston, TX (USA)) · 52 years old

PB

Personal bests

10.3HT
20.30
#441 all-time
44.87
#316 all-time
3:01.49
6.85
46.37
21.55
33.70
6.38

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2005
200m
21.35-Apr 30, 2005
↓
Houston, TX (USA)
2005
400m
47.01-Apr 30, 2005
↓
Houston, TX (USA)
2005
400m-short-track
48.35-Jan 15, 2005
↓
Houston, TX (USA) (i)
2004
200m
21.49+2.5May 2, 2004
↓
Houston, TX (USA)
2004
400m
46.22-Jun 25, 2004
↓
Provo, UT (USA)
2003
100m
10.91+5.2Mar 29, 2003
↓
Houston, TX (USA)
2003
200m
21.1h+4.4Mar 29, 2003
↓
Houston, TX (USA)
2003
400m
46.24-Jun 8, 2003
↓
Burnaby (CAN)
2002
55m
6.38-Jan 26, 2002-Murfreesboro, TN (USA) (i)
2002
60m
6.85-Mar 2, 2002
↑
Manhattan, KS (USA) (i)
2002
100m
10.88-Mar 8, 2002
↓
Birmingham, AL (USA)
2002
200m
21.19+0.0Jul 13, 2002
↓
Ponce (PUR)
2002
200m-short-track
21.92-Mar 2, 2002
↓
Manhattan, KS (USA) (i)
2002
300m
33.70-Aug 14, 2002-Brasschaat (BEL)
2002
400m
45.58-Jun 4, 2002
↓
Port Alberni (CAN)
2002
4x400m
3:01.49-Jun 1, 2002
↑
Burnaby (CAN)
2001
100m
10.84-0.1Jun 15, 2001
↓
Raleigh, NC (USA)
2000
100m
10.77+0.0May 26, 2000
↓
Houston, TX (USA)
2000
200m
21.15+0.8May 26, 2000
↓
Houston, TX (USA)
2000
400m
46.00-May 6, 2000
↓
Houston, TX (USA)
2000
400m-short-track
46.79-Mar 3, 2000
↓
USA Indoor Championships
1999
100m
10.3h-1.3Jun 6, 1999
↓
Houston, TX (USA)
1999
200m
20.89-1.7Jul 19, 1999
↓
Flagstaff, AZ (USA)
1999
400m
45.20-Jul 19, 1999
↓
Flagstaff, AZ (USA)
1998
60m
6.92-Feb 14, 1998
↑
Houston, TX (USA) (i)
1998
100m
10.58+0.7Mar 21, 1998
↓
Houston, TX (USA)
1998
200m
20.91+0.4May 15, 1998
↓
Houston, TX (USA)
1998
200m-short-track
21.55-Feb 20, 1998
↓
Boston, MA (USA) (i)
1998
400m
45.77-May 15, 1998
↓
Houston, TX (USA)
1998
4x400m
3:01.88-May 23, 1998
↑
Atlanta, GA (USA)
1997
200m
20.30+0.7Jul 25, 1997
↓
Houston, TX (USA)
1997
400m
44.87-Jun 13, 1997
↓
Indianapolis, IN (USA)
1997
400m-short-track
47.06-Feb 8, 1997
↓
Indianapolis, IN (USA) (i)
1996
400m
45.64-Jun 16, 1996
↓
Atlanta, GA (USA)
1995
200m
20.82-Jun 2, 1995
↓
Houston, TX (USA)
1995
400m
45.62-Jun 2, 1995
↓
Houston, TX (USA)
1994
400m
45.11-Jun 4, 1994
↓
Boise NCAA Championships
1994
400m-short-track
46.37-Mar 12, 1994
↓
Indianapolis, IN (USA) (i)
1993
400m
45.23-Jun 3, 1993
↓
New Orleans, LA (USA)
1993
4x400m
3:02.34-Jul 18, 1993
↑
Buffalo, NY (USA)
1992
400m
46.47-Jul 4, 1992
↓
Columbus, OH (USA)

2005

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
400m
47.12-May 7Columbus Jesse Owens Track Classic, Columbus, OH
200m
21.35-Apr 30Houston Rice Invitational, Houston, TX
400m
47.01-Apr 30Houston Rice Invitational, Houston, TX
400m
47.27-Apr 23Waco Michael Johnson Invitational, Waco, TX
400m-short-track
48.49-Feb 12Houston UH/RunSport All-Comers Meet, Houston, TX (i)
400m-short-track
48.35-Jan 15Houston Indoor Opener, Houston, TX (i)

2004

8 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
400m
46.74-Jun 26Provo Pre-Trials Sprint & Power Meet, Provo, UT
400m
46.22-Jun 25Provo Pre-Trials Sprint & Power Meet, Provo, UT
400m
46.61-Jun 18Houston Run Sport /Rice All-Comers Meet, Houston, TX
200m
21.66+0.1Jun 11Houston Run Sport/ Rice All-Comers Meet, Houston, TX
400m
46.58-Jun 11Houston Run Sport/ Rice All-Comers Meet, Houston, TX
400m
47.56-May 22Houston Rice All-Comers Meet, Houston, TX
400m
46.95-May 2Houston Tom Tellez Invitational, Houston, TX
200m
21.49+2.5May 2Houston Tom Tellez Invitational, Houston, TX

2003

9 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
400m
47.30-Jun 19USA Championships, Palo Alto, CA
400m
46.24-Jun 8Burnaby Harry Jerome Track Classic, Burnaby
400m
47.20-May 24Tucson Elite Classic, Tucson, AZ
400m
46.76-May 3Austin Texas Invitational, Austin, TX
200m
21.1HT+4.4Mar 29Houston Tom Tellez Invitational, Houston, TX
100m
10.91+5.2Mar 29Houston Tom Tellez Invitational, Houston, TX
400m
48.80-Feb 8Flagstaff Mountain T's Invitational, Flagstaff, AZ (i)
400m
48.40-Feb 1Johnson City Niswonger Foundation Invitational, Johnson City, TN (i)
400m
47.86-Jan 31Johnson City Niswonger Foundation Invitational, Johnson City, TN (i)

2002

22 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
200m
21.49+0.4Aug 18La Chaux-de-Fonds
400m
46.73-Aug 18La Chaux-de-Fonds
400m
46.40-Aug 16Nivelles International Meeting, Nivelles
300m
33.70-Aug 14Brasschaat Leo Calewaert Memorial, Brasschaat
200m
21.19+0.0Jul 13Ponce
400m
46.69-Jul 13Ponce
400m
46.26-Jun 22USA Championships, Palo Alto, CA
400m
46.35-Jun 21USA Championships, Palo Alto, CA
400m
45.58-Jun 4Port Alberni Valley Times Invitational Track Classic, Port Alberni
400m
46.52-Jun 2Burnaby Harry Jerome Invitational, Burnaby
4x400m
3:01.49-Jun 1Burnaby Harry Jerome Track Classic, Burnaby
400m
46.79-May 11Modesto Relays Inv., Modesto, CA
400m
46.79-May 4Austin Texas Invitational, Austin, TX
400m
46.42-Apr 21Walnut Mt.SAC Relays Invitational, Walnut, CA
400m
47.00-Mar 29Gainesville Florida Relays College/Open, Gainesville, FL
100m
10.88-Mar 8Birmingham Samford Open, Birmingham, AL
200m-short-track
21.92-Mar 2Manhattan NJCAA Indoor Championships, Manhattan, KS (i)
60m
6.88-Mar 2Manhattan NJCAA Indoor Championships, Manhattan, KS (i)
60m
6.85-Mar 2Manhattan NJCAA Indoor Championships, Manhattan, KS (i)
200m
21.56-Feb 9Murfreesboro Valentine Indoor Inv., Murfreesboro, TN (i)
55m
6.40-Jan 26Murfreesboro, TN (i)
55m
6.38-Jan 26Murfreesboro, TN (i)

2001

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
100m
10.84-0.1Jun 15Raleigh US High School Championships, Raleigh, NC

2000

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
400m
46.02-Jul 14USA Championships, Sacramento, CA
400m
46.93-Jul 4Flagstaff High Altitude Serie 2., Flagstaff, AZ
400m
46.62-Jun 25Portland adidas Oregon Track Classic, Portland, OR
400m
46.13-Jun 4Burnaby Harry Jerome Track Classic Int., Burnaby
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Honours

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NCAA Div. I Indoor Championships

400 Metres Short Track

1994
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Buffalo Universiade

4x400 Metres Relay

1993
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Chris Jones's 400 m personal best?

Chris Jones's 400 m personal best is 44.87, set on Jun 13, 1997 in Indianapolis, IN (USA), #316 on the all-time list.

Which events does Chris Jones compete in?

Chris Jones competes in the 400 m and 200 m.

How did Chris Jones perform in 2005?

2005 season best: 47.01, set on Apr 30, 2005 in Houston, TX (USA).