David Grindley

David Grindley

Born
Oct 29, 1972 (54 years old)
Birthplace
Wigan, United Kingdom
Events
400 m · 300 Metres
Height
1.88 m
Weight
79 kg

David Grindley is a renowned track and field athlete who devoted their career to competitive athletics. With years of dedicated training and consistent performances, David Grindley established themselves as a respected competitor at both national and international levels. The athlete demonstrated exceptional technical skills and maintained high standards of performance across multiple seasons. Their commitment to excellence and improvement drove them to pursue personal records and competitive success. David Grindley's career exemplified the dedication required to compete at elite levels of track and field athletics.

Throughout their competitive career, David Grindley participated in numerous prestigious athletic competitions at various levels of competition. These events provided opportunities to test their abilities against quality opponents and pursue personal records and season bests. Consistent participation in high-level competitions allowed David Grindley to continuously improve their athletic performances and gain valuable international experience. Their competitive record demonstrates sustained excellence across multiple seasons and competitions. The athlete's achievements in competition solidified their reputation as a serious and accomplished track and field competitor.

David Grindley's personal records and best performances remain testament to their athletic abilities and years of rigorous training. These achievements represent the peak of their competitive career and demonstrate their natural talent combined with dedicated preparation. The athlete's performances contributed to the advancement of their sport and helped establish competitive standards within their discipline. After retirement from elite competition, David Grindley's legacy continued to inspire emerging athletes pursuing careers in track and field. Their dedication to athletic excellence serves as an enduring example of the commitment required to achieve success at the highest levels of international competition.

Personal best · 400 m44.47
1997 season best46.45Jul 2, 1997 · Stade Olympique de la Pontaise, Lausanne
Medals1Olympic Games: 1 bronze
Personal best · 300 Metres32.45

As of Nov 6, 2026: 400 m 44.47 (#119 all-time), 300 Metres 32.45, 1997 season best 46.45 (Jul 2, 1997, Stade Olympique de la Pontaise, Lausanne (SUI)) · Olympic Games: 1 bronze · 54 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time
400mBarcelona 1992United Kingdom 400 m all-time list44.471,217 pts#119
4x400mBarcelona 1992United Kingdom 4 × 400 m all-time list2:59.73–
400m-short-trackIndoorBirmingham 199345.891,182 pts–
400m-short-track199345.891,182 pts–
300mBelfast 199332.451,121 pts–

Medals

CompetitionsGoldSilverBronzeTotal
Olympic Games––11

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1997400m 46.45–Jul 2, 1997Stade Olympique de la Pontaise, Lausanne (SUI)
1996300m 33.79–Aug 11, 1996London (GBR)
1996400m 45.66–May 26, 1996Dijon (FRA)
1995400m 46.15–Sep 1, 1995Fukuoka (JPN)
19954x400m 3:02.42–Sep 3, 1995Fukuoka Universiade
1993300m 32.45–Jun 19, 1993Belfast (GBR)
1993400m 44.50–Aug 4, 1993Zürich (SUI)
1993400m-short-track 45.89–Feb 20, 1993–
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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

David Grindley's 400 m personal best is 44.47, set on Aug 3, 1992 in Estadio Olímpico, Barcelona (ESP), #119 on the all-time list.

David Grindley competes in the 400 m and 300 Metres.

1997 season best: 46.45, set on Jul 2, 1997 in Stade Olympique de la Pontaise, Lausanne (SUI).

David Grindley has won 1 Olympic Games medal.