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Dawda Jallow

Dawda Jallow

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Birth dateDec 22, 1969
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Dawda Jallow is a Gambia sprinter, born on December 22, 1969. He competes primarily in the 400m, 4x100m and 400m-short-track.

His personal bests include 45.48 in the 400m, 40.73 in the 4x100m and 46.62 in the 400m-short-track. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Gambia.

Key facts
400 m
45.48
#947 all-time
1996 season best
46.04
Apr 20, 1996 · Lawrence, KS (USA)
1996 season best
Last competition
The XXVI Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Atlanta, GA
Aug 2, 1996 · 41.80
The XXVI Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Atlanta, GA
Record
National record · 400 m 45.48
National record
Age
56 years old

As of Sep 13, 2026: 400 m 45.48 (#947 all-time), 1996 season best 46.04 (Apr 20, 1996, Lawrence, KS (USA)) · Last competition: The XXVI Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Atlanta, GA, Aug 2, 1996, 41.80 · National record (400 m) · 56 years old

PB

Personal bests

45.48
#947 all-time
40.73
46.62

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
1996
4x100m
41.80-Aug 2, 1996
↓
The XXVI Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Atlanta, GA
1996
400m
46.04-Apr 20, 1996
↑
Lawrence, KS (USA)
1993
400m
45.48-Apr 3, 1993
↑
Atlanta, GA (USA)
1992
4x100m
40.98-Aug 7, 1992
↓
Estadio Olímpico, Barcelona (ESP)
1991
400m
46.21-Aug 26, 1991
↑
IAAF World Championships, National Stadium, Tokyo
1991
400m-short-track
46.62-Feb 28, 1991
↑
Gainesville, FL (USA) (i)
1990
400m
45.76-May 17, 1990
↑
Odessa, TX (USA)
1989
400m
46.05-May 20, 1989
↑
Odessa, TX (USA)
1988
400m
46.35-Sep 25, 1988
↑
Olympic Stadium, Seoul (KOR)
1987
400m
47.4h-Apr 4, 1987
↑
Stadio Olimpico, Roma (ITA)
1987
400m-short-track
50.00-Mar 6, 1987
↑
IAAF World Indoor Championships, Hoosier Dome, Indianapolis, IN (i)
1986
400m
47.16-Jul 16, 1986
↑
Olympic Stadium, Athina (GRE)
1984
4x100m
40.73-Aug 10, 1984
↓
Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles, CA (USA)
1984
400m
48.36-Aug 4, 1984
↑
Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles, CA (USA)

1996

5 performances

1993

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
400m
45.48-Apr 3Atlanta, GA

1992

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
4x100m
40.98-Aug 7The XXV Olympic Games, Estadio Olímpico, Barcelona

1991

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
400m
46.21-Aug 26IAAF World Championships, National Stadium, Tokyo
400m
46.66-Aug 25IAAF World Championships, National Stadium, Tokyo
400m
46.21-Aug 24IAAF World Championships, National Stadium, Tokyo
400m
46.66-Aug 24IAAF World Championships, National Stadium, Tokyo
400m-short-track
46.62-Feb 28Gainesville, FL (i)

1990

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
400m
45.76-May 17Odessa, TX

1989

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
400m
46.05-May 20Odessa, TX

1988

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
400m
46.35-Sep 25The XXIV Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Seoul
400m
46.91-Sep 24The XXIV Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Seoul

1987

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
400m
48.40-Aug 30IAAF World Championships
400m
48.40-Aug 29IAAF World Championships
400m
47.4HT-Apr 4Dakar
400m-short-track
50.00-Mar 6IAAF World Indoor Championships, Hoosier Dome, Indianapolis, IN (i)

1986

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
400m
48.01-Jul 18Athina IAAF World Junior Championships, Olympic Stadium, Athina
400m
47.16-Jul 16Athina IAAF World Junior Championships, Olympic Stadium, Athina

1984

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
4x100m
40.73-Aug 10The XXIII Olympic Games, Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles, CA
400m
48.36-Aug 4The XXIII Olympic Games, Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles, CA

Honours

No medals

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Dawda Jallow's 400 m personal best?

Dawda Jallow's 400 m personal best is 45.48, set on Apr 3, 1993 in Atlanta, GA (USA), #947 on the all-time list.

Which events does Dawda Jallow compete in?

Dawda Jallow competes in the 400 m.

How did Dawda Jallow perform in 1996?

1996 season best: 46.04, set on Apr 20, 1996 in Lawrence, KS (USA). Last competition: The XXVI Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Atlanta, GA on Aug 2, 1996, 41.80.