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Dean Griffiths

Dean Griffiths

JAMJAMMen
Birth dateJan 27, 1980
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Dean Griffiths is a renowned track and field athlete who devoted their career to competitive athletics. With years of dedicated training and consistent performances, Dean Griffiths 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. Dean Griffiths's career exemplified the dedication required to compete at elite levels of track and field athletics.

A defining moment in Dean Griffiths's career came through participation in Olympic Games competition. This achievement represented one of sport's highest honors, reflecting years of dedicated preparation and athletic excellence. Competing on the Olympic stage tested Dean Griffiths against the world's finest athletes and required peak physical and mental conditioning. The experience at Olympic competition enhanced Dean Griffiths's credibility as an elite international athlete. Such high-level competition provided invaluable experience and contributed substantially to their lasting legacy in track and field athletics. Their influence and reputation within the athletic community provided inspiration for subsequent generations of track and field athletes. The athlete's commitment to excellence serves as a model for dedication in sports.

Dean Griffiths'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, Dean Griffiths'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.

Key facts
400 m hurdles
48.55
2009 season best
50.22
Jun 27, 2009 · Kingston (JAM)
Age
46 years old

As of Sep 13, 2026: 400 m hurdles 48.55 (#183 all-time), 2009 season best 50.22 (Jun 27, 2009, Kingston (JAM)) · 46 years old

PB

Personal bests

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2009
400mH
50.22-Jun 27, 2009
Kingston (JAM)
2008
400mH
50.27-Jun 27, 2008
Kingston (JAM)
2007
400m
47.29-Mar 24, 2007
Auburn, AL (USA)
2007
400mH
49.30-Jul 27, 2007
Rio de Janeiro (BRA)
2006
400mH
48.81-Jun 9, 2006
Villeneuve d'Ascq (FRA)
2005
400mH
48.78-Jun 25, 2005
Jamaican Championships
2004
400m
46.98-May 1, 2004
Athens, GA (USA)
2004
400mH
48.70-Jul 17, 2004
Madrid (ESP)
2003
200m
21.77-Feb 1, 2003-Murfreesboro, TN (USA) (i)
2003
400m
47.76-Mar 29, 2003
Athens, GA (USA)
2003
400m-short-track
48.04-Feb 9, 2003
Gainesville, FL (USA) (i)
2003
400mH
48.55-Jun 13, 2003
Sacramento, CA (USA)
2003
4x400Metre
3:09.22-Mar 15, 2003-NCAA Div. I Indoor Championships
2002
400m
46.69-Mar 16, 2002
Auburn, AL (USA)
2002
400m-short-track
47.60-Feb 23, 2002
Fayetteville, AR (USA) (i)
2002
400mH
49.90-Apr 13, 2002
Tempe, AZ (USA)
2001
400m-short-track
49.86-Feb 17, 2001
Norman, OK (USA) (i)
2001
400m
49.86-Feb 17, 2001
Norman, OK (USA) (i)
2001
400mH
51.21-Apr 7, 2001
Austin, TX (USA)
2000
110mH
14.95-Mar 24, 2000-Houston, TX (USA)
2000
400mH
51.35-May 6, 2000
Arlington, TX (USA)
1999
400m
48.65-Mar 27, 1999
Kingston (JAM)
1999
400mH
51.87-Jul 11, 1999
Tampa, FL (USA)
1998
400mH
54.00-Apr 24, 1998
Philadelphia, PA (USA)

2009

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
400mH
50.22-Jun 27Jamaican Championships, Kingston
400mH
50.99-Jun 26Jamaican Championships, Kingston
400mH
50.38-Jun 7Atlanta Georgia USATF Ch., Atlanta, GA
400mH
50.53-May 30New York Reebok Grand Prix, Icahn Stadium, New York, NY
400mH
50.66-May 15Atlanta Georgia Tech Invitational, Atlanta, GA
400mH
51.09-May 9Athens Georgia Invitational, Athens, GA

2008

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
400mH
50.27-Jun 27Jamaican Championships, Kingston
400mH
50.63-May 25Belém Grande Premio Brasil Caixa de Atletismo, Mangueirão, Belém
400mH
50.76-May 18Carson adidas Track Classic, Carson, CA
400mH
50.32-May 10Osaka Grand Prix 2008, Osaka
400mH
51.69-Apr 20Walnut Mt. SAC Relays Inv., Walnut, CA

2007

10 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
400mH
49.30-Jul 27Rio de Janeiro Pan American Games, Rio de Janeiro
400mH
49.37-Jul 25Rio de Janeiro Pan American Games
400mH
49.62-Jun 23Jamaican Championships, Kingston
400mH
49.52-Jun 22Jamaican Championships, Kingston
400mH
50.83-May 26Hengelo THALES FBK-Games, FBK Stadium, Hengelo
400mH
49.49-May 20Belém Grande Premio Brasil Caixa de Atletismo, Mangueirão, Belém
400mH
49.85-May 16Fortaleza GP Sul Americano CAIXA/UNIFOR, Fortaleza
400mH
50.01-May 5Kingston Jamaica International, National Stadium, Kingston
400mH
51.21-Apr 21Auburn Invitational, Auburn, AL
400m
47.29-Mar 24Auburn Springtime Invitational, Auburn, AL

2006

14 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
400mH
49.10-Jul 26Helsinki GE Money GP, Helsinki
400mH
49.14-Jul 21Rethymno Vardinogiannia, Rethymno
400mH
48.92-Jul 14Roma Golden Gala
400mH
49.51-Jul 11Athletissima Lausanne, Stade Olympique de la Pontaise, Lausanne
400mH
49.37-Jul 6Luzern Spitzen Leichtathletik, Luzern
400mH
48.81-Jun 9Villeneuve d'Ascq Meeting Lille Métropole, Villeneuve d'Ascq
400mH
49.75-Jun 6Torino Memorial Primo Nebiolo, Torino
400mH
50.57-May 28Eugene Prefontaine Classic, Eugene, OR
400mH
50.74-May 21Belém GP Brasil CAIXA de Atletismo, Mangueirão, Belém
400mH
49.53-May 17Fortaleza GP Sul-Americano CAIXA de Atletismo, Fortaleza
400mH
49.28-May 6Kingston Jamaica Invitational, National Stadium, Kingston
400mH
49.85-Mar 23Melbourne Commonwealth Games, Melbourne
400mH
49.98-Mar 22Melbourne Commonwealth Games
400mH
49.69-Mar 21Melbourne Commonwealth Games, Melbourne

2005

15 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
400mH
49.89-Aug 7IAAF World Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki
400mH
49.79-Aug 6IAAF World Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki
400mH
49.89-Aug 6IAAF World Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki
400mH
51.25-Jul 25Helsinki GE Money Grand Prix, Helsinki
400mH
49.18-Jul 16Madrid Meeting 2005, Madrid
400mH
48.99-Jul 9Nassau CAC Championships, Nassau
400mH
50.27-Jul 9Nassau CAC Championships, Nassau
400mH
48.78-Jun 25Jamaican Championships
400mH
49.53-Jun 24Jamaican Championships, Kingston
400mH
50.05-Jun 5Bydgoszcz European Athletics Festival, Bydgoszcz
400mH
49.61-Jun 3Torino Memorial Primo Nebiolo, Torino
400mH
49.45-Jun 1Milano Grand Prix Regione Lombardia, AC Gianni Brera, Milano
400mH
DNF-May 14Santo Domingo Felix Sánchez Invitational, Estadio Luguelín Santos, Bayaguana
400mH
48.91-May 7Osaka IAAF Japan Grand Prix, Osaka
400mH
50.62-Apr 23Athens Spec Towns Invitational, Athens, GA
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Honours

5

Rio de Janeiro Pan American Games

400 Metres Hurdles

2007
5

Rio de Janeiro Pan American Games

400 Metres Hurdles

2007
6

Melbourne Commonwealth Games

400 Metres Hurdles

2006
6

Melbourne Commonwealth Games

400 Metres Hurdles

2006
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Nassau CAC Championships

400 Metres Hurdles

2005
5

Monaco IAAF World Athletics Final

400 Metres Hurdles

2003
🥉

Santo Domingo Pan American Games

400 Metres Hurdles

2003
🥇

Sacramento NCAA Championships

400 Metres Hurdles

2003
🥉

Santo Domingo Pan American Games

400 Metres Hurdles

2003
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Dean Griffiths's 400 m hurdles personal best?

Dean Griffiths's 400 m hurdles personal best is 48.55, set on Jun 13, 2003 in Sacramento, CA (USA), #183 on the all-time list.

Which events does Dean Griffiths compete in?

Dean Griffiths competes in the 400 m hurdles.

How did Dean Griffiths perform in 2009?

2009 season best: 50.22, set on Jun 27, 2009 in Kingston (JAM).