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Clancy Edwards

Clancy Edwards

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Birth dateAug 9, 1955
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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.

Key facts
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)
1984 season best
Age
71 years old

As of Sep 12, 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

PB

Personal bests

10.07
#426 all-time
20.0HT
#134 all-time
46.05
1:20.26

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
1984
200m
20.61+2.1Apr 29, 1984
↓
Los Angeles, CA (USA)
1983
200m
20.69+2.2Jun 24, 1983
↓
San José (USA)
1982
200m
20.73+2.0Apr 25, 1982
↓
Walnut, CA (USA)
1980
200m
20.6h+0.7Feb 12, 1980
↓
Adelaide (AUS)
1979
100m
10.15+0.0Apr 21, 1979
↑
Walnut, CA (USA)
1979
200m
20.33+1.6Apr 21, 1979
↓
Walnut, CA (USA)
1979
400m
46.05-May 26, 1979-San Diego, CA (USA)
1978
100m
10.07+1.7Jun 2, 1978
↑
Eugene, OR (USA)
1978
200m
20.0h-0.2Mar 4, 1978
↓
Westwood, CA (USA)
1978
4x200Metre
1:20.26-May 27, 1978-Tempe, AZ (USA)
1977
100m
10.18+1.7Apr 30, 1977
↑
Westwood, CA (USA)
1977
200m
20.00+5.4Mar 5, 1977
↓
Westwood, CA (USA)
1976
100m
9.9h+16.6Apr 4, 1976
↑
Las Vegas, NV (USA)
1976
200m
20.83+0.0Jun 21, 1976
↓
Eugene, OR (USA)
1975
100m
10.33+1.4Oct 13, 1975
↑
Ciudad de México (MEX)
1975
200m
20.2h+3.0May 3, 1975
↓
San José (USA)

1984

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
200m
20.61+2.1Apr 29Walnut Mt. SAC Relays, Walnut, CA
200m
20.93+0.3Apr 14Los Angeles, CA

1983

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
200m
20.94+1.7Jun 26Los Angeles, CA
200m
20.69+2.2Jun 24Los Angeles, CA
200m
20.93+1.1Jun 12Berkeley, CA
200m
20.85+0.5May 28San José

1982

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
200m
20.80+1.7May 16Westwood, CA
200m
20.73+2.0Apr 25Walnut Mt. SAC Relays, Walnut, CA
200m
20.98+0.2Apr 17San José

1980

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
200m
20.6HT+0.7Feb 12Adelaide

1979

11 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
200m
20.83-1.9Aug 15Weltklasse Zürich, Zürich
200m
21.19-Jul 21Rieti
100m
10.86-Jul 21Rieti
200m
20.78-Jul 18Athletissima Lausanne, Lausanne
100m
10.58-Jul 18Athletissima Lausanne, Lausanne
100m
10.36-0.9Jul 13London
200m
20.47+0.0Jun 30Philadelphia, PA
400m
46.05-May 26San Diego, CA
200m
20.51+1.0May 6Westwood, CA
200m
20.33+1.6Apr 21Walnut Mt. SAC Relays, Walnut, CA
100m
10.15+0.0Apr 21Walnut Mt. SAC Relays, Walnut, CA

1978

28 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
200m
20.83-Sep 10Rieti
100m
10.54-Sep 10Rieti
200m
20.46+0.8Aug 18Berlin ISTAF, Berlin
100m
10.32+0.2Aug 18Berlin ISTAF, Berlin
200m
20.35-0.1Aug 16Weltklasse Zürich, Zürich
100m
10.28-0.1Aug 16Weltklasse Zürich, Zürich
200m
20.38-Aug 9Viareggio
200m
20.38-Jul 13Athletissima Lausanne, Lausanne
100m
10.62-Jul 13Athletissima Lausanne, Lausanne
200m
20.43+0.0Jul 4Stockholm DN Galan, Stockholm
100m
10.34-Jul 3Stockholm DN Galan, Stockholm
200m
20.48-Jul 1Milano
100m
10.23+0.0Jul 1Milano
100m
10.29-0.1Jun 22Köln
200m
20.32+0.0Jun 18Formia
200m
20.25+1.3Jun 10Westwood, CA
200m
20.60+1.5Jun 10Westwood, CA
100m
10.14+3.5Jun 9Westwood, CA
100m
10.26+1.3Jun 8Westwood, CA
200m
20.16+1.4Jun 3Eugene NCAA, Eugene, OR
100m
10.07+1.7Jun 2Eugene NCAA, Eugene, OR
4x200Metre
1:20.26-May 27Tempe, AZ
200m
20.06+0.9May 20Corvallis, OR
200m
20.03+1.6Apr 29Westwood, CA
100m
10.18+0.2Apr 29Westwood, CA
200m
20.33-Mar 18Tempe, AZ
200m
20.0HT-0.2Mar 4Tucson, AZ
100m
10.1HT-Mar 4Tucson, AZ

1977

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
200m
20.23+0.3Sep 11Fürth
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Honours

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Düsseldorf IAAF World Cup

200 Metres

1977
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Clancy Edwards's 200 m personal best?

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

Which events does Clancy Edwards compete in?

Clancy Edwards competes in the 200 m and 100 m.

How did Clancy Edwards perform in 1984?

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