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Dawn Burrell

USAWomen

Birth dateNov 1, 1973

Height-

Weight-

Dawn Burrell is a United States sprinter, born on November 1, 1973. She competes primarily in the 100m, 100mH and LJ.

Her personal bests include 11.37 in the 100m, 13.21 in the 100mH, 7.03 in the LJ, 8.12 in the 60mH and 7.41 in the 60m. She has earned 5 gold and 1 silver medals in major international competitions. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Key facts

Long Jump

7.03

#61 all-time

60 m hurdles

8.12

2008 season best

6.40

Apr 12, 2008 · Houston, TX (USA)

2008 season best

Age

52 years old

As of Sep 18, 2026: Long Jump 7.03 (#61 all-time), 60 m hurdles 8.12, 2008 season best 6.40 (Apr 12, 2008, Houston, TX (USA)) · 52 years old

Personal bests

100m

11.37*

100mH

13.21

7.03

#61 all-time

60mH

8.12

60m

7.41

* Wind-assisted (> 2.0 m/s)

Performance Charts

Season bests

Season	Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Trend	Competitions
2008	LJ	6.40	+3.0	Apr 12, 2008	↑	Houston, TX (USA)
2006	LJ	6.22	-	Feb 11, 2006	↑	Houston, TX (USA) (i)
2005	LJ	6.49	-	May 20, 2005	↑	Houston, TX (USA)
2004	LJ	6.10	+0.4	May 22, 2004	↑	Ciudad de México (MEX)
2002	LJ	5.14	+0.0	May 11, 2002	↑	Osaka (JPN)
2001	LJ	7.03	-	Mar 10, 2001	↑	IAAF World Indoor Championships, Atlantic Pavillion, Lisboa (i)
2001	60mH	8.12	-	Feb 11, 2001	-	Dortmund (GER) (i)
2000	LJ	6.99	+2.5	Oct 5, 2000	↑	Doha IAAF Grand Prix Final
2000	100mH	13.23	+1.2	Oct 5, 2000	↑	Doha IAAF Grand Prix Final
1999	LJ	6.96	+1.9	Jun 25, 1999	↑	USA Championships
1999	100m	11.37	+2.1	May 5, 1999	-	Mito (JPN)
1999	100mH	13.21	+0.0	May 8, 1999	↑	Osaka (JPN)
1998	LJ	6.92	-	Feb 28, 1998	↑	USA Indoor Championships
1998	100mH	13.26	+0.0	Mar 28, 1998	↑	Houston, TX (USA)
1997	LJ	6.78	+2.5	Jun 14, 1997	↑	Atlanta, GA (USA) (i)
1997	60m	7.41	-	Feb 7, 1997	-	New York, NY (USA) (i)
1997	100mH	13.7h	-0.4	Mar 29, 1997	↑	Houston, TX (USA)
1996	LJ	6.46	+0.0	May 9, 1996	↑	College Station, TX (USA)
1992	100mH	13.61	+0.9	Sep 17, 1992	↑	Olympic Stadium, Seoul (KOR)

2008

8 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
LJ	6.10	+3.5	Jun 3	Malmö MAI-Galan, Malmö
LJ	6.33	+3.2	May 29	Beograd Artur Takač Memorial, Beograd
LJ	6.32	+3.7	May 17	Dakar IAAF Grand Prix Meeting, Dakar
LJ	6.31	+3.5	May 3	Houston Invitational, Houston, TX
LJ	6.19	-0.1	Apr 24	Houston Rice Twilight, Houston, TX
LJ	6.11	+0.1	Apr 19	Houston Tom Tellez Invitational, Houston, TX
LJ	6.40	+3.0	Apr 12	El Paso UTEP Invitational, El Paso, TX
LJ	6.21	+0.0	Mar 29	Houston Victor Lopez/ Rice Bayou Classic, Houston, TX

2006

3 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
LJ	5.99	-	Feb 25	US Indoor Championships, Boston, MA (i)
LJ	6.22	-	Feb 11	Houston UH/RunSport All-Comers Meet, Houston, TX (i)
LJ	6.05	-	Feb 3	Houston Indoor Invitational, Houston, TX (i)

2005

2 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
LJ	6.49	-	May 20	Houston, TX
LJ	6.12	+2.3	May 7	Houston Invitational, Houston, TX

2004

5 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
LJ	5.94	+0.0	Jun 2	Milano Grand Prix Regione Lombardia, AC Gianni Brera, Milano
LJ	5.56	-0.7	May 31	Hengelo THALES FBK-Games, FBK Stadium, Hengelo
LJ	6.10	+0.4	May 22	Ciudad de México Grand Prix de Atletismo Banamex, Ciudad de México
LJ	5.88	+2.5	May 2	Houston Tom Tellez Invitational, Houston, TX
LJ	5.46	+3.6	Apr 24	Fort de France Meeting IAAF du Conseil General, Fort-de-France

2002

1 performance

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
LJ	5.14	+0.0	May 11	Osaka Japan Grand Prix, Osaka

2001

10 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
LJ	7.03	-	Mar 10	IAAF World Indoor Championships, Atlantic Pavillion, Lisboa (i)
LJ	7.03	-	Mar 9	IAAF World Indoor Championships, Atlantic Pavillion, Lisboa (i)
LJ	6.68	-	Mar 3	USA Indoor Championships
LJ	6.58	-	Feb 16	Halle Hallensia Indoor Meeting, Halle (i)
60mH	8.26	-	Feb 16	Halle Hallensia Indoor Meeting, Halle (i)
60mH	8.12	-	Feb 11	Dortmund Sparkassen Indoor Meeting, Dortmund (i)
60mH	16.65	-	Feb 11	Dortmund Sparkassen Indoor Meeting, Dortmund (i)
LJ	6.58	-	Feb 9	Chemnitz Erdgas Hallenmeeting, Chemnitz (i)
LJ	6.61	-	Feb 4	Stuttgart Sparkassen Cup, Stuttgart (i)
LJ	6.69	-	Feb 2	Erfurt TEAG-Indoor, Erfurt (i)

2000

21 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
100mH	13.23	+1.2	Oct 5	Doha IAAF Grand Prix Final
LJ	6.99	+2.5	Oct 5	Doha IAAF Grand Prix Final
LJ	6.38	+0.1	Sep 29	The XXVII Olympic Games
LJ	6.77	+0.2	Sep 27	The XXVII Olympic Games
LJ	6.77	+0.2	Sep 22	The XXVII Olympic Games
LJ	6.38	+0.1	Sep 22	The XXVII Olympic Games
LJ	6.36	+0.6	Sep 1	Berlin ISTAF
LJ	6.76	+0.0	Aug 18	Monte Carlo Herculis-Zepter 2000
LJ	6.70	+2.8	Aug 15	Falköping
LJ	6.80	+0.3	Aug 11	Weltklasse Zürich
LJ	6.81	+0.1	Aug 8	Linz Gugl Grand Prix, Linz
LJ	6.85	-0.3	Aug 5	London Norwich Union British Grand Prix, Crystal Palace, London
LJ	6.98	+1.1	Aug 1	Stockholm DN Galan, Stockholm
LJ	6.63	+0.6	Jul 28	Oslo ExxonMobil Bislett Games
LJ	6.96	+1.7	Jul 16	-
LJ	6.97	+2.6	Jul 16	USA Championships, Sacramento, CA
LJ	6.60	+1.0	Jul 14	USA Championships, Sacramento, CA
LJ	6.42	+0.7	Jun 25	Nürnberg Live 2000, Nürnberg
LJ	6.40	+0.2	Jun 23	Paris-St-Denis Meeting Gaz de France
LJ	6.53	-0.3	Jun 17	Raleigh Pontiac GP Invitational, Raleigh, NC
LJ	6.35	-	Jun 10	Torino Nebiolo Day International, Torino

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Dawn Burrell's Long Jump personal best?

Dawn Burrell's Long Jump personal best is 7.03, set on Mar 10, 2001 in Atlantic Pavillion, Lisboa (POR) (i), #61 on the all-time list.

Which events does Dawn Burrell compete in?

Dawn Burrell competes in the Long Jump and 60 m hurdles.

How did Dawn Burrell perform in 2008?

2008 season best: 6.40, set on Apr 12, 2008 in Houston, TX (USA).