David Patrick

Birth dateJun 12, 1960

BirthplaceCentralia, United States

Height1.83 m

Weight72 kg

David Patrick is an American retired hurdler born on June 12, 1960, in Centralia, Illinois. Standing 183 cm and weighing 72 kg, he specialized in the 400 metres hurdles and competed at the 1992 Barcelona Olympics, finishing second among Americans in a final won by Kevin Young in world record time.

Patrick won two NCAA titles at the University of Tennessee, taking the 880 yards indoor and 400 metre hurdles. His personal best of 47.75 seconds ranks him 22nd all-time in the event. He famously missed the 1988 Olympic team by just 0.03 seconds in a stacked final featuring Andre Phillips, Edwin Moses, Kevin Young, and Danny Harris.

Patrick is married to Sandra Farmer-Patrick, also an elite 400-metre hurdler. In 1989, they became the first husband and wife to win gold in the same event at an international championship, both claiming victory at the IAAF World Cup in Barcelona. They also both won national championships that year, a feat not accomplished since the Connollys in 1960.

Key facts

400 m hurdles

47.75

#41 all-time

800 m

1:44.70

#338 all-time

1994 season best

49.92

Jun 17, 1994 · Knoxville, TN (USA)

1994 season best

Age

66 years old

As of Sep 12, 2026: 400 m hurdles 47.75 (#41 all-time), 800 m 1:44.70 (#338 all-time), 1994 season best 49.92 (Jun 17, 1994, Knoxville, TN (USA)) · 66 years old

Personal bests

45.81

1:44.70

47.75

Performance Charts

Season bests

Season	Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Trend	Competitions
1994	400mH	49.92	-	Jun 17, 1994	↑	Knoxville, TN (USA)
1993	400mH	48.95	-	Jun 18, 1993	↑	Eugene, OR (USA)
1992	400mH	48.01	-	Jun 21, 1992	↑	New Orleans, LA (USA)
1991	400mH	48.65	-	Jul 12, 1991	↑	London (GBR)
1990	400m	46.35	-	Jul 10, 1990	↑	Nice (FRA)
1990	400mH	48.22	-	Aug 15, 1990	↑	Zürich (SUI)
1989	400m	45.81	-	Aug 18, 1989	↑	Olympiastadion, Berlin (GER)
1989	400mH	48.33	-	Sep 15, 1989	↑	London (GBR)
1989	800m	1:46.20	-	Jun 27, 1989	↓	Stade Olympique de la Pontaise, Lausanne (SUI)
1988	400mH	47.75	-	Jul 17, 1988	↑	Indianapolis, IN (USA)
1988	800m	1:46.50	-	Apr 24, 1988	↓	Walnut, CA (USA)
1987	400mH	48.56	-	Aug 31, 1987	↑	IAAF World Championships
1986	400mH	48.59	-	Jul 9, 1986	↑	Moskva (URS)
1986	400m	48.99	-	May 31, 1986	↑	San José (USA)
1985	400mH	49.01	-	May 11, 1985	↑	Knoxville, TN (USA)
1985	800m	1:45.87	-	May 18, 1985	↓	Los Angeles, CA (USA)
1984	400mH	48.80	-	Jun 17, 1984	↑	Los Angeles, CA (USA)
1983	400mH	48.05	-	Aug 24, 1983	↑	Zürich (SUI)
1983	800m	1:44.70	-	Jun 19, 1983	↓	Indianapolis, IN (USA)
1982	400mH	48.44	-	Jun 4, 1982	↑	Provo NCAA Championships
1981	400mH	49.25	-	Jun 21, 1981	↑	Sacramento, CA (USA)
1980	400mH	50.90	-	May 17, 1980	↑	San Angelo, TX (USA)

1994

4 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
400mH	50.68	-	Jul 4	Linz Zipfer Meeting, Linz
400mH	49.92	-	Jun 17	Knoxville USATF Championships, Knoxville, TN
400mH	50.76	-	May 28	San José Bruce Jenner Classic, San José
400mH	51.85	-	May 21	Sao Paulo International Meeting, São Paulo

1993

7 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
400mH	50.32	-	Aug 16	IAAF World Championships, Gottlieb-Daimler Stadion, Stuttgart
400mH	50.32	-	Aug 14	IAAF World Championships, Gottlieb-Daimler Stadion, Stuttgart
400mH	49.60	-	Jul 7	Athletissima Lausanne, Stade Olympique de la Pontaise, Lausanne
400mH	49.97	-	Jul 2	Villeneuve d'Ascq Meeting BNP, Villeneuve d'Ascq
400mH	48.95	-	Jun 18	Eugene USATF Championships, Eugene, OR
400mH	50.70	-	May 29	San José
400mH	51.68	-	May 22	New York, NY

1992

8 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
400mH	49.65	-	Aug 19	Weltklasse Zürich, Zürich
400mH	49.26	-	Aug 6	The XXV Olympic Games, Estadio Olímpico, Barcelona
400mH	48.47	-	Aug 5	The XXV Olympic Games, Estadio Olímpico, Barcelona
400mH	49.56	-	Aug 3	The XXV Olympic Games, Estadio Olímpico, Barcelona
400mH	48.16	-	Jul 10	London TSB Games, London
400mH	48.92	-	Jul 8	Athletissima Lausanne, Stade Olympique de la Pontaise, Lausanne
400mH	51.44	-	Jul 2	Stockholm DN Galan, Stockholm
400mH	48.01	-	Jun 21	New Orleans US Olympic Trials, New Orleans, LA

1991

5 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
400mH	48.90	-	Aug 7	Weltklasse Zürich, Letzigrund, Zürich
400mH	48.99	-	Jul 19	-
400mH	48.65	-	Jul 12	London Parcelforce Games, London
400mH	48.78	-	Jul 10	Athletissima Lausanne, Lausanne
400mH	49.18	-	Jul 3	Stockholm DN Galan, Stockholm

1990

19 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
400mH	50.98	-	Sep 16	Sheffield
400mH	50.15	-	Sep 7	Athina GPF, Athina
400mH	49.72	-	Sep 3	Jerez de la Frontera
400mH	48.78	-	Aug 19	Köln
400mH	48.66	-	Aug 17	Berlin ISTAF, Olympiastadion, Berlin
400mH	48.22	-	Aug 15	Weltklasse Zürich, Zürich
400mH	49.00	-	Jul 22	Seattle Goodwill Games, Seattle, WA
400mH	48.46	-	Jul 16	Barcelona
400mH	48.73	-	Jul 12	Athletissima Lausanne, Stade Olympique de la Pontaise, Lausanne
400m	46.35	-	Jul 10	Nice
400mH	50.51	-	Jul 7	Hechtel Night of Athletics, Hechtel
400mH	49.23	-	Jul 5	Vigo
400mH	48.43	-	Jul 2	Stockholm DN Galan, Stockholm
400mH	48.96	-	Jun 29	-
400mH	48.96	-	Jun 28	Villeneuve d'Ascq Meeting BNP, Villeneuve d'Ascq
400mH	48.79	-	Jun 16	Norwalk TAC Championships, Norwalk, CA
400mH	49.25	-	Jun 15	Norwalk TAC Championships, Norwalk, CA
400mH	49.64	-	May 30	Sevilla
400mH	49.52	-	May 26	Granada

1989

7 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
400mH	49.97	-	Sep 20	New Delhi
400mH	48.33	-	Sep 15	London
400mH	49.41	-	Sep 13	Jerez de la Frontera
400mH	48.74	-	Sep 8	Barcelona IAAF World Cup
400m	45.81	-	Aug 18	Berlin, Olympiastadion, Berlin
400mH	49.52	-	Jul 25	La Coruna, La Coruña
400mH	48.98	-	Jul 3	Stockholm DN Galan, Stockholm

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

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

David Patrick's 400 m hurdles personal best is 47.75, set on Jul 17, 1988 in Indianapolis, IN (USA), #41 on the all-time list.

Which events does David Patrick compete in?

David Patrick competes in the 400 m hurdles and 800 m.

How did David Patrick perform in 1994?

1994 season best: 49.92, set on Jun 17, 1994 in Knoxville, TN (USA).