Danette Young-Stone

USAWomen

Birth dateOct 6, 1964

BirthplaceJacksonville, United States

Height1.65 m

Weight57 kg

Dannette Louise Young-Stone (born October 6, 1964, in Jacksonville, Florida) is an American former track and field athlete.

She won a gold medal at the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul as a member of the 4 × 100 metres relay team. Four years later at the 1992 Summer Olympics, in Barcelona, she won a silver medal in the 4 × 400 meters relay.

She is an alumnus of Alabama A&M University, where she won the Division II track title in the 100 and 200 meters three straight years, as well as running anchor on the 4 × 100 meters relay team at Alabama A&M.

Key facts

200 m

22.16

#78 all-time

400 m

50.46

#195 all-time

1996 season best

22.18

Jun 23, 1996 · Atlanta, GA (USA)

Last competition

The XXVI Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Atlanta, GA

Aug 1, 1996 · 22.49

The XXVI Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Atlanta, GA

Medals

Olympic Games: 1 gold, 1 silver

Age

61 years old

As of Sep 29, 2026: 200 m 22.16 (#78 all-time), 400 m 50.46 (#195 all-time), 1996 season best 22.18 (Jun 23, 1996, Atlanta, GA (USA)) · Last competition: The XXVI Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Atlanta, GA, Aug 1, 1996, 22.49 · Olympic Games: 1 gold, 1 silver · 61 years old

Personal bests

11.06=

22.16*

50.46

4x100m

42.39

4x400m

3:22.29

60m

7.39

200m-short-track

22.71

55m

6.82

* Wind-assisted (> 2.0 m/s)

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Medals

	🥇	🥈	🥉	Total
Olympic Games	1	1	-	2

Performance Charts

Season bests

Season	Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Trend	Competitions
1996	60m	7.39	-	Jan 26, 1996	-	Boston, MA (USA) (i)
1996	100m	11.06	+1.1	Jun 15, 1996	↑	Atlanta, GA (USA)
1996	200m	22.18	-0.6	Jun 23, 1996	↑	USA Championships
1996	200m-short-track	22.71	-	Mar 2, 1996	↑	Atlanta, GA (USA) (i)
1995	100m	11.40	+1.1	May 14, 1995	↑	São Paulo (BRA)
1995	200m	22.57	+0.5	May 6, 1995	↑	Atlanta, GA (USA) (i)
1995	200m-short-track	22.83	-	Mar 4, 1995	↑	USA Indoor Championships
1994	100m	11.38	+1.1	May 21, 1994	↑	São Paulo (BRA)
1994	200m	22.16	+3.1	Jul 6, 1994	↑	Durham, NC (USA)
1994	200m-short-track	22.95	-	Mar 5, 1994	↑	Atlanta, GA (USA) (i)
1994	400m	51.29	-	Jul 4, 1994	↑	Linz (AUT)
1993	100m	11.44	-0.4	Aug 4, 1993	↑	Zürich (SUI)
1993	200m	22.32	+4.7	Jul 2, 1993	↑	Gottlieb-Daimler Stadion, Stuttgart (GER)
1993	400m	51.87	-	May 22, 1993	↑	New York, NY (USA)
1992	200m	22.55	+0.9	Jun 7, 1992	↑	New Orleans, LA (USA)
1992	400m	50.46	-	Jun 24, 1992	↑	New Orleans, LA (USA)
1992	4x400m	3:22.29	-	Aug 7, 1992	-	Estadio Olímpico, Barcelona (ESP)
1991	55m	6.82	-	Jan 25, 1991	-	Johnson City, TN (USA) (i)
1991	100m	11.40	-1.0	Aug 7, 1991	↑	Letzigrund, Zürich (SUI)
1991	200m	22.24	+0.6	Aug 3, 1991	↑	Stade Louis II, Monaco (MON)
1990	100m	11.33	+1.5	Sep 9, 1990	↑	Rieti (ITA)
1990	200m	22.19	+3.4	Jul 15, 1990	↑	Nice (FRA)
1990	400m	50.97	-	Aug 5, 1990	↑	-
1989	100m	11.17	+1.7	Jun 13, 1989	↑	Houston, TX (USA)
1989	200m	22.29	+1.3	Jun 17, 1989	↑	Houston, TX (USA)
1989	200m-short-track	23.74	-	Feb 24, 1989	↑	Karlsruhe (GER) (i)
1988	100m	11.10	+1.6	Jul 17, 1988	↑	Indianapolis, IN (USA)
1988	200m	22.21	+2.7	Jun 24, 1988	↑	Monaco (MON)
1988	4x100m	42.39	-	Sep 30, 1988	-	Olympic Stadium, Seoul (KOR)
1988	400m	52.46	-	Apr 23, 1988	↑	Tallahassee, FL (USA)
1987	200m	22.72	+1.5	Jul 17, 1987	↑	Zagreb (CRO)

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
200m	22.49	+0.4	Aug 1	The XXVI Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Atlanta, GA
200m	22.53	-0.2	Jul 31	The XXVI Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Atlanta, GA
200m	22.65	+0.7	Jul 31	The XXVI Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Atlanta, GA
200m	22.65	+0.7	Jul 26	The XXVI Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Atlanta, GA
200m	22.53	-0.2	Jul 26	The XXVI Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Atlanta, GA
200m	22.49	+0.4	Jul 26	The XXVI Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Atlanta, GA
200m	22.18	-0.6	Jun 23	USA Championships
200m	22.31	+0.5	Jun 22	USA Championships, Atlanta, GA
200m	22.96	+1.6	Jun 22	USA Championships, Atlanta, GA
200m	22.32	+1.5	Jun 21	USA Championships, Atlanta, GA
100m	11.06	+1.1	Jun 15	USA Championships, Atlanta, GA
100m	11.18	+0.6	Jun 14	USA Championships, Atlanta, GA
100m	11.25	+0.3	Jun 14	USA Championships, Atlanta, GA
100m	11.08	+1.8	May 26	Eugene Prefontaine Classic, Eugene, OR
100m	11.13	+1.6	May 18	Atlanta GP, Atlanta, GA
200m	22.66	-1.3	May 5	Rio de Janeiro GP Brasil de Atletismo, Rio de Janeiro
100m	11.21	+0.8	Apr 20	Walnut Mt. SAC Relays, Walnut, CA
100m	11.14	+2.7	Apr 12	Knoxville, TN
200m-short-track	22.71	-	Mar 2	USA Indoor Championships, Atlanta, GA (i)
200m-short-track	22.80	-	Mar 1	USA Indoor Championships
200m-short-track	23.43	-	Feb 18	Fairfax, VA (i)
60m	7.39	-	Jan 26	Boston Indoor Games, Boston, MA (i)

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
200m	23.51	-1.7	Jul 21	Oslo Bislett Games, Oslo
100m	11.40	+1.1	May 14	Sao Paulo International Meeting, São Paulo
200m	22.57	+0.5	May 6	-
200m-short-track	22.83	-	Mar 4	USA Indoor Championships

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
200m	22.72	+0.4	Aug 30	Berlin ISTAF, Olympiastadion, Berlin
200m	22.47	+0.0	Aug 19	Bruxelles Memorial Van Damme, Bruxelles
200m	23.93	-1.0	Aug 17	Weltklasse Zürich, Zürich
200m	22.29	-0.8	Aug 12	Durham, NC
200m	22.59	+0.9	Jul 22	Oslo Bislett Games, Bislett Stadion, Oslo
200m	23.02	+0.5	Jul 12	Stockholm DN Galan, Stockholm
400m	54.16	-	Jul 8	Villeneuve d'Ascq Meeting BNP, Villeneuve d'Ascq
200m	22.16	+3.1	Jul 6	Athletissima Lausanne, Stade Olympique de la Pontaise, Lausanne
400m	51.29	-	Jul 4	Linz Zipfer Meeting, Linz
200m	22.58	-1.0	Jun 17	-
200m	22.65	-1.9	Jun 5	Gran Premio Diputación Provincial de Sevilla, Sevilla
200m	22.49	+1.3	Jun 1	Bratislava Slovnaft '94, Bratislava
200m	22.65	+1.3	May 21	Sao Paulo International Meeting, São Paulo
100m	11.38	+1.1	May 21	Sao Paulo International Meeting, São Paulo
200m	22.39	+1.0	Apr 8	Knoxville, TN
200m-short-track	22.95	-	Mar 5	Atlanta, GA (i)

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
200m	23.04	+0.0	Aug 19	IAAF World Championships, Gottlieb-Daimler Stadion, Stuttgart
200m	22.51	+0.2	Aug 19	IAAF World Championships, Gottlieb-Daimler Stadion, Stuttgart
200m	22.92	-0.9	Aug 17	IAAF World Championships, Gottlieb-Daimler Stadion, Stuttgart
200m	23.43	+0.2	Aug 17	IAAF World Championships, Gottlieb-Daimler Stadion, Stuttgart
200m	23.43	+0.2	Aug 14	IAAF World Championships, Gottlieb-Daimler Stadion, Stuttgart
200m	23.04	-	Aug 14	IAAF World Championships, Gottlieb-Daimler Stadion, Stuttgart
200m	22.92	-0.9	Aug 14	IAAF World Championships, Gottlieb-Daimler Stadion, Stuttgart
200m	22.51	+0.2	Aug 14	IAAF World Championships, Gottlieb-Daimler Stadion, Stuttgart

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Danette Young-Stone's 200 m personal best?

Danette Young-Stone's 200 m personal best is 22.16, set on Jul 6, 1994 in Stade Olympique de la Pontaise, Lausanne (SUI), #78 on the all-time list.

Which events does Danette Young-Stone compete in?

Danette Young-Stone competes in the 200 m and 400 m.

How did Danette Young-Stone perform in 1996?

1996 season best: 22.18, set on Jun 23, 1996 in Atlanta, GA (USA). Last competition: The XXVI Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Atlanta, GA on Aug 1, 1996, 22.49.

How many medals has Danette Young-Stone won?

Danette Young-Stone has won 2 Olympic Games medals.

Danette Young-Stone

Personal bests

Medals

Performance Charts

Season bests

1996

1995

1994

1993

Honours

Frequently asked questions