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David Hemery

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David Hemery

GBRGBRMen
Birth dateJul 18, 1944
BirthplaceCirencester, United Kingdom
Height1.87 m
Weight72 kg

David Peter Hemery (born 18 July 1944) is an English former track and field athlete. He was the winner of the 400 metres hurdles at the 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico City in a new world record.

Key facts
400 m hurdles
48.12
#88 all-time
110 m hurdles
13.66
1972 season best
48.52
Sep 2, 1972 · Olympiastadion, München (GER)
1972 season best
Medals
Olympic Games: 1 gold, 1 silver, 1 bronze
Age
82 years old

As of Sep 12, 2026: 400 m hurdles 48.12 (#88 all-time), 110 m hurdles 13.66, 1972 season best 48.52 (Sep 2, 1972, Olympiastadion, München (GER)) · Olympic Games: 1 gold, 1 silver, 1 bronze · 82 years old

PB

Personal bests

13.66*
48.12
#88 all-time
3:00.46

* Wind-assisted (> 2.0 m/s)

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Medals

🥇🥈🥉Total
Olympic Games1113

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
1972
400mH
48.52-Sep 2, 1972
↓
The XX Olympic Games
1972
4x400m
3:00.46-Sep 10, 1972
↑
Olympiastadion, München (GER)
1970
110mH
13.66+2.9Jul 18, 1970
↑
Zürich (SUI)
1969
110mH
13.7h+0.0Sep 20, 1969
↑
Athina European Championships, Georgios Karaiskakis Stadium, Athina
1968
400mH
48.12-Oct 15, 1968
↓
Estadio Olímpico, Ciudad de México (MEX)
1968
4x400m
3:01.21-Oct 20, 1968
↑
Estadio Olímpico, Ciudad de México (MEX)
1966
110mH
13.9h-Jul 2, 1966
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1972

8 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
400mH
49.30-Oct 1Colombes
4x400m
3:00.46-Sep 10The XX Olympic Games, Olympiastadion, München
4x400m
3:01.3HT-Sep 9The XX Olympic Games, Olympiastadion, München
400mH
48.52-Sep 2The XX Olympic Games
400mH
49.66-Sep 1The XX Olympic Games, Olympiastadion, München
400mH
49.72-Aug 31The XX Olympic Games, Olympiastadion, München
400mH
49.3HT-Jul 25Helsinki
400mH
49.67-Jul 15London

1970

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
110mH
13.72+0.1Aug 1European Cup Semi Final, Zürich
110mH
13.66+2.9Jul 18Edinburgh Commonwealth Games, Edinburgh

1968

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
4x400m
3:01.21-Oct 20The XIX Olympic Games, Estadio Olímpico, Ciudad de México
4x400m
3:03.67-Oct 19The XIX Olympic Games, Estadio Olímpico, Ciudad de México
400mH
48.12-Oct 15The XIX Olympic Games, Estadio Olímpico, Ciudad de México
400mH
49.37-Oct 14The XIX Olympic Games, Estadio Olímpico, Ciudad de México
400mH
50.33-Oct 13The XIX Olympic Games, Estadio Olímpico, Ciudad de México

1966

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
110mH
14.2HT-1.6Sep 3Budapest European Championships
110mH
14.1HT+0.0Sep 2Budapest European Championships
110mH
14.2HT-1.6Aug 30Budapest European Championships
110mH
14.1HT-Aug 30Budapest European Championships
110mH
13.9HT-Jul 2Odessa

Honours

🥉

The XX Olympic Games

400 Metres Hurdles

1972
🥈

The XX Olympic Games

4x400 Metres Relay

1972
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Edinburgh Commonwealth Games

110 Metres Hurdles

1970
🥇

Edinburgh Commonwealth Games

110 Metres Hurdles

1970
🥈

Athina European Championships

110 Metres Hurdles

1969
🥈

Athina European Championships

110 Metres Hurdles

1969
🥇

The XIX Olympic Games

400 Metres Hurdles

1968
5

The XIX Olympic Games

4x400 Metres Relay

1968
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is David Hemery's 400 m hurdles personal best?

David Hemery's 400 m hurdles personal best is 48.12, set on Oct 15, 1968 in Estadio Olímpico, Ciudad de México (MEX), #88 on the all-time list.

Which events does David Hemery compete in?

David Hemery competes in the 400 m hurdles and 110 m hurdles.

How did David Hemery perform in 1972?

1972 season best: 48.52, set on Sep 2, 1972 in Olympiastadion, München (GER).

How many medals has David Hemery won?

David Hemery has won 3 Olympic Games medals.