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Danny Everett

Danny Everett

USAUSAMen
Birth dateNov 1, 1966
BirthplaceVan Alstyne, United States
Height1.87 m
Weight64 kg

Danny Everett is an American former sprinter born on November 1, 1966, in Van Alstyne, Texas. Standing 187 cm and weighing 64 kg, he specialized in the 400 metres and won Olympic gold and bronze medals as well as World Championship medals.

Everett won bronze in the 400 metres at the 1988 Seoul Olympics and the 1991 World Championships, while earning gold in the 4x400 metres relay at both the 1987 World Championships and 1988 Olympics. His 400-metre best of 43.81 seconds, set when winning the 1992 U.S. Olympic Trials, moved him to second on the world all-time list at the time. This performance still ranks him 17th all-time and remains the track record for New Orleans.

As one of America's premier quarter-milers of his era, Everett combined individual excellence with outstanding relay contributions. His Olympic and World Championship medal collection across multiple events established him as one of the most decorated American 400-metre runners of the late 1980s and early 1990s.

Key facts
400 m
43.81
300 Metres
31.48
1997 season best
45.71
Sep 8, 1997 · Oristano (ITA)
Medals
Olympic Games: 1 gold, 1 bronze · World Championships: 1 gold, 1 silver, 1 bronze
Age
59 years old

As of Sep 12, 2026: 400 m 43.81 (#19 all-time), 300 Metres 31.48, 1997 season best 45.71 (Sep 8, 1997, Oristano (ITA)) · Olympic Games: 1 gold, 1 bronze · World Championships: 1 gold, 1 silver, 1 bronze · 59 years old

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Medals

🥇🥈🥉Total
Olympic Games1-12
World Championships1113
Total2125

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
1997
400m
45.71-Sep 8, 1997
Oristano (ITA)
1997
400m-short-track
49.26-Jan 25, 1997
Allston, MA (USA) (i)
1996
100m
10.80+0.4May 4, 1996-Irvine, CA (USA)
1996
200m
21.30+1.4May 4, 1996
Irvine, CA (USA)
1996
400m
46.61-Jun 15, 1996
Atlanta, GA (USA)
1995
400m
45.46-Jun 4, 1995
Eugene, OR (USA)
1992
200m
20.14+4.0Jul 21, 1992
London (GBR)
1992
300m
32.98-Jan 25, 1992
Boston, MA (USA) (i)
1992
300m-short-track
32.98-Jan 25, 1992
Boston, MA (USA) (i)
1992
400m
43.81-Jun 26, 1992
New Orleans, LA (USA)
1992
400m-short-track
45.02-Feb 2, 1992
Stuttgart (GER) (i)
1991
200m
20.13+1.1Jul 20, 1991
New York, NY (USA)
1991
400m
44.42-Aug 7, 1991
Letzigrund, Zürich (SUI)
1991
400m-short-track
45.40-Feb 10, 1991
Stuttgart (GER) (i)
1991
4x400m
2:57.57-Sep 1, 1991
IAAF World Championships, National Stadium, Tokyo
1990
200m
20.08+0.3Jun 16, 1990
Norwalk, CA (USA)
1990
300m
31.48-Sep 3, 1990
Jerez de la Frontera (ESP)
1990
300m-short-track
32.67-Feb 20, 1990
San Sebastián (ESP) (i)
1990
400m
44.06-May 30, 1990
Sevilla (ESP)
1990
400m-short-track
45.05-Feb 4, 1990
Sevilla (ESP) (i)
1989
200m
20.17+1.1Aug 29, 1989
Bern (SUI)
1989
400m
44.36-Aug 16, 1989
Letzigrund, Zürich (SUI)
1989
400m-short-track
46.17-Feb 26, 1989
Oviedo (ESP) (i)
1989
4x200Metre
1:19.38-Aug 23, 1989-Koblenz (GER)
1988
200m
20.23+1.2May 22, 1988
Westwood, CA (USA)
1988
400m
43.98-Jul 20, 1988
Indianapolis, IN (USA)
1988
400m-short-track
46.31-Jan 31, 1988
Stuttgart (GER) (i)
1988
500m-short-track
1:01.91-Feb 5, 1988-New York, NY (USA) (i)
1988
500Metres
1:01.91-Feb 5, 1988-New York, NY (USA) (i)
1988
4x400m
2:56.16-Oct 1, 1988
The XXIV Olympic Games
1987
200m
20.42+0.0Aug 13, 1987
Koblenz (GER)
1987
400m
44.47-Jun 6, 1987
Baton Rouge NCAA Championships
1987
4x400m
2:57.29-Sep 6, 1987
IAAF World Championships
1986
200m
20.66-Apr 12, 1986
Dallas, TX (USA)
1986
400m
45.10-Jun 20, 1986
Eugene, OR (USA)
1985
200m
20.97-Jun 15, 1985
Elmhurst, IL (USA)
1985
400m
45.76-Jun 15, 1985
Elmhurst, IL (USA)

1997

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
400m
45.71-Sep 8Oristano
400m-short-track
49.26-Jan 25Allston Commonwealth Invitational, Allston, MA (i)

1996

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
400m
46.61-Jun 15USA Championships, Atlanta, GA
200m
21.30+1.4May 4Irvine, CA
100m
10.80+0.4May 4Irvine, CA

1995

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
400m
45.46-Jun 4Eugene Prefontaine Classic, Eugene, OR
400m
46.19-May 21New York Games, New York, NY

1992

16 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
400m
56.61-Aug 3The XXV Olympic Games, Estadio Olímpico, Barcelona
400m
45.76-Aug 2The XXV Olympic Games, Estadio Olímpico, Barcelona
400m
45.68-Aug 1The XXV Olympic Games, Estadio Olímpico, Barcelona
200m
20.14+4.0Jul 21Sestriere
400m
44.59-Jul 17Gateshead
200m
20.47-0.5Jul 10London TSB Games, London
400m
43.81-Jun 26New Orleans US Olympic Trials, New Orleans, LA
400m
44.69-Jun 24New Orleans US Olympic Trials, New Orleans, LA
400m
45.01-Jun 23New Orleans US Olympic Trials, New Orleans, LA
400m
45.09-Jun 23New Orleans US Olympic Trials, New Orleans, LA
400m
44.56-Jun 10Indianapolis, IN
400m
45.08-May 30San José
400m-short-track
45.51-Mar 4San Sebastián (i)
400m-short-track
45.33-Feb 8Glasgow (i)
400m-short-track
45.02-Feb 2Stuttgart (i)
300m-short-track
32.98-Jan 25Boston, MA (i)

1991

21 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
400m
44.91-Sep 8Köln
200m
20.88-0.4Sep 6Rieti
4x400m
2:57.57-Sep 1IAAF World Championships, National Stadium, Tokyo
4x400m
2:59.55-Aug 31IAAF World Championships, National Stadium, Tokyo
400m
44.63-Aug 29IAAF World Championships, National Stadium, Tokyo
400m
44.97-Aug 27IAAF World Championships, National Stadium, Tokyo
400m
45.93-Aug 26IAAF World Championships, National Stadium, Tokyo
400m
45.73-Aug 25IAAF World Championships, National Stadium, Tokyo
400m
45.73-Aug 24IAAF World Championships, National Stadium, Tokyo
400m
44.97-Aug 24IAAF World Championships, National Stadium, Tokyo
400m
45.93-Aug 24IAAF World Championships, National Stadium, Tokyo
4x400m
2:57.57-Aug 24IAAF World Championships, National Stadium, Tokyo
400m
44.63-Aug 24IAAF World Championships, National Stadium, Tokyo
4x400m
2:59.55-Aug 24IAAF World Championships, National Stadium, Tokyo
400m
44.42-Aug 7Weltklasse Zürich, Letzigrund, Zürich
400m
44.63-Aug 3Monaco, Stade Louis II, Monaco
200m
20.13+1.1Jul 20New York, NY
400m
44.71-Jul 17Roma Golden Gala, Roma
400m
44.53-Jul 10Athletissima Lausanne, Lausanne
400m
45.04-Jun 15New York, NY
400m-short-track
45.40-Feb 10Stuttgart (i)

1990

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
400m
44.87-Sep 15Shizuoka
400m
44.49-Sep 9Rieti
300m
31.48-Sep 3Jerez de la Frontera
400m
44.61-Aug 17Berlin ISTAF, Olympiastadion, Berlin
400m
44.40-Aug 15Weltklasse Zürich, Zürich
400m
44.35-Aug 12Monaco
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Honours

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IAAF World Championships

4x400 Metres Relay

1991
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IAAF World Championships

400 Metres

1991
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Herculis

400 Metres

1989
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Eugene NCAA Championships

4x400 Metres Relay

1988
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The XXIV Olympic Games

400 Metres

1988
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Eugene NCAA Championships

400 Metres

1988
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The XXIV Olympic Games

4x400 Metres Relay

1988
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IAAF World Championships

4x400 Metres Relay

1987
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Bruxelles Memorial Van Damme

400 Metres

1987
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Danny Everett's 400 m personal best?

Danny Everett's 400 m personal best is 43.81, set on Jun 26, 1992 in New Orleans, LA (USA), #19 on the all-time list.

Which events does Danny Everett compete in?

Danny Everett competes in the 400 m and 300 Metres.

How did Danny Everett perform in 1997?

1997 season best: 45.71, set on Sep 8, 1997 in Oristano (ITA).

How many medals has Danny Everett won?

Danny Everett has won 2 Olympic Games medals and 3 World Championships medals.