Clancy Edwards

Clancy Edwards

Born
Aug 9, 1955 (71 years old)
Events
200 m · 100 m

Clancy Edwards (born August 9, 1955) is an American retired track and field sprinter. He was considered one of the best sprinters in the world between 1974 and 1978. He won the 200 metres at the 1977 IAAF World Cup, the most important meet of that year, defeating future World Record holder Pietro Mennea.

Personal best · 200 m20.0h
1984 season best20.61Apr 29, 1984 · Los Angeles, CA
Personal best · 100 m10.07

As of Oct 27, 2026: 200 m 20.0h (#134 all-time), 100 m 10.07 (#426 all-time), 1984 season best 20.61 (Apr 29, 1984, Los Angeles, CA (USA)) · 71 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time
100mOR 197810.071,182 pts#426
200m197820.0h1,220 pts#134
400mCA 197946.051,108 pts–
4x200MetreAZ 19781:20.26–

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1984200m 20.61+2.1Apr 29, 1984Los Angeles, CA (USA)
1983200m 20.69+2.2Jun 24, 1983San José (USA)
1982200m 20.73+2.0Apr 25, 1982Walnut, CA (USA)
1980200m 20.6h+0.7Feb 12, 1980Adelaide (AUS)
1979100m 10.15+0.0Apr 21, 1979Walnut, CA (USA)
1979200m 20.33+1.6Apr 21, 1979Walnut, CA (USA)
1979400m 46.05–May 26, 1979San Diego, CA (USA)
1978100m 10.07+1.7Jun 2, 1978Eugene, OR (USA)
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FAQ

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Clancy Edwards's 200 m personal best is 20.0h, set on Mar 4, 1978, #134 on the all-time list.

Clancy Edwards competes in the 200 m and 100 m.

1984 season best: 20.61, set on Apr 29, 1984 in Los Angeles, CA (USA).