DE

Deborah Esser

USAUSAWomen
Birth dateMar 26, 1957
Height-
Weight-

Deborah Esser is a United States hurdler, born on March 26, 1957. She competes primarily in the 400mH.

Her personal bests include 56.63 in the 400mH. She has earned 1 bronze medal in major international competitions. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Key facts
400 m hurdles
56.63
#741 all-time
1979 season best
56.63
May 26, 1979 · East Lansing, MI (USA)
Last competition
Montréal IAAF World Cup
Aug 24, 1979 · 56.75
Montréal IAAF World Cup
Age
69 years old

As of Oct 3, 2026: 400 m hurdles 56.63 (#741 all-time), 1979 season best 56.63 (May 26, 1979, East Lansing, MI (USA)) · Last competition: Montréal IAAF World Cup, Aug 24, 1979, 56.75 · 69 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
1979
400mH
56.63-May 26, 1979
↑
East Lansing, MI (USA)
1978
400mH
57.85-Jun 3, 1978
↑
Westwood, CA (USA)
1977
400mH
56.86-Jun 25, 1977
↑
Gelsenkirchen (FRG)

1979

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
400mH
56.75-Aug 24Montréal IAAF World Cup
400mH
57.21-Aug 17Berlin ISTAF, Berlin
400mH
56.63-May 26East Lansing, MI

1978

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
400mH
57.85-Jun 10Westwood, CA
400mH
57.85-Jun 3Eugene NCAA, Eugene, OR

1977

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
400mH
57.47-Jul 1Sochi URS-USA, Sochi
400mH
56.86-Jun 25Gelsenkirchen FRG-USA, Gelsenkirchen
400mH
56.90-Jun 11Westwood, CA
400mH
57.07-May 19Westwood, CA

Honours

🥉

Montréal IAAF World Cup

400 Metres Hurdles

1979
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Deborah Esser's 400 m hurdles personal best?

Deborah Esser's 400 m hurdles personal best is 56.63, set on May 26, 1979 in East Lansing, MI (USA), #741 on the all-time list.

Which events does Deborah Esser compete in?

Deborah Esser competes in the 400 m hurdles.

How did Deborah Esser perform in 1979?

1979 season best: 56.63, set on May 26, 1979 in East Lansing, MI (USA). Last competition: Montréal IAAF World Cup on Aug 24, 1979, 56.75.