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Delisa Walton-Floyd

Delisa Walton-Floyd

USAUSAWomen
Birth dateJul 28, 1961
Height1.73 m
Weight58 kg

Delisa Walton-Floyd (born Delisa Walton, 28 July 1961) is a former World-Class middle-distance runner who specialized in the 800 metres; she was a two-time National Collegiate champion, and two-time U.S. Open champion in her event. Delisa Walton-Floyd represented the United States at the 1987 Pan American Games; winning a silver medal at 800 meters. Walton-Floyd also competed at the World Championships in 1987 and 1991; advancing to the semi-final on both occasions.

Key facts
800 m
1:57.80
#160 all-time
400 m
51.21
#479 all-time
2000 season best
2:05.82
Jun 2, 2000 · Houston, TX (USA)
2000 season best
Age
65 years old

As of Oct 1, 2026: 800 m 1:57.80 (#160 all-time), 400 m 51.21 (#479 all-time), 2000 season best 2:05.82 (Jun 2, 2000, Houston, TX (USA)) · 65 years old

PB

Personal bests

23.98
51.21
#479 all-time
1:57.80
#160 all-time
4x400m
3:30.72
800m-short-track
2:02.0HT
400m-short-track
53.21
500Metres
1:10.81
500m-short-track
1:10.81
600m
1:25.90
600m-short-track
1:26.56

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2000
800m
2:05.82-Jun 2, 2000
↓
Houston, TX (USA)
1998
400m
55.34-May 3, 1998
↓
Houston, TX (USA)
1997
800m
2:04.03-Jun 12, 1997
↓
Indianapolis, IN (USA)
1997
800m-short-track
2:07.08-Jan 31, 1997
↓
Boston, MA (USA) (i)
1996
400m
52.65-Jun 1, 1996
↓
San José (USA)
1996
800m
2:02.95-Jun 14, 1996
↓
Atlanta, GA (USA)
1991
800m
1:59.46-Jul 17, 1991
↓
Roma (ITA)
1990
200m
23.98-0.7Jul 12, 1990-Stade Olympique de la Pontaise, Lausanne (SUI)
1990
400m
51.44-May 24, 1990
↓
Houston, TX (USA)
1990
800m
1:59.44-Aug 13, 1990
↓
Grosseto (ITA)
1988
400m
52.39-May 7, 1988
↓
Austin, TX (USA)
1988
400m-short-track
53.21-Feb 6, 1988-Dallas, TX (USA) (i)
1988
500Metres
1:11.70-Jan 29, 1988
↓
Toronto (CAN) (i)
1988
500m-short-track
1:11.70-Jan 29, 1988
↓
Toronto (CAN) (i)
1988
600m
1:25.90-Aug 28, 1988
↑
London (GBR)
1988
600m-short-track
1:27.53-Jan 24, 1988
↓
Sherbrooke (CAN) (i)
1988
800m
1:57.80-Sep 26, 1988
↓
Olympic Stadium, Seoul (KOR)
1988
800m-short-track
2:04.95-Feb 5, 1988
↓
New York, NY (USA) (i)
1987
400m
51.21-May 3, 1987
↓
Houston, TX (USA)
1987
800m
1:58.70-Aug 21, 1987
↓
Olympiastadion, Berlin (GER)
1987
800m-short-track
2:04.36-Feb 27, 1987
↓
New York, NY (USA) (i)
1986
500Metres
1:10.81-Jan 31, 1986
↓
Toronto (CAN) (i)
1986
500m-short-track
1:10.81-Jan 31, 1986
↓
Toronto (CAN) (i)
1986
800m
2:02.0h-Feb 14, 1986
↓
New York, NY (USA) (i)
1986
800m-short-track
2:02.0h-Feb 14, 1986
↓
New York, NY (USA) (i)
1985
800m-short-track
2:03.74-Jan 27, 1985
↓
Rosemont, IL (USA) (i)
1985
800m
2:03.74-Jan 27, 1985
↓
Rosemont, IL (USA) (i)
1983
600m-short-track
1:26.58-Feb 5, 1983
↓
Gainesville, FL (USA) (i)
1983
600m
1:26.58-Feb 5, 1983
↑
Gainesville, FL (USA) (i)
1983
800m
2:03.55-Jan 28, 1983
↓
New York, NY (USA) (i)
1983
800m-short-track
2:03.55-Jan 28, 1983
↓
New York, NY (USA) (i)
1981
600m-short-track
1:26.56-Mar 14, 1981
↓
Pocatello, ID (USA) (i)
1981
600m
1:26.56-Mar 14, 1981
↑
Pocatello, ID (USA) (i)
1981
4x400m
3:30.72-Sep 4, 1981-Stadio Olimpico, Roma (ITA)

2000

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
2:07.57-Jul 7Houston All-Comers, Houston, TX
800m
2:06.68-Jun 30Houston RunSport All-comers Meet, Houston, TX
800m
2:05.82-Jun 2Houston RunSport All-Comers Meet, Houston, TX
800m
2:08.20-May 26Houston RunSport All-Comers Meet, Houston, TX
800m
2:06.75-May 11College Station Aggie All-Comers Meet, College Station, TX

1998

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
400m
55.34-May 3Houston Invitational, Houston, TX

1997

7 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
2:07.89-Jun 14US Championships, Indianapolis, IN
800m
2:04.03-Jun 12US Championships, Indianapolis, IN
800m
2:04.32-Jun 11US Championships, Indianapolis, IN
800m-short-track
2:07.42-Feb 22Fairfax Mobil Invitational, Fairfax, VA (i)
800m-short-track
2:07.08-Jan 31Boston Indoor Games, Boston, MA (i)
800m-short-track
2:08.85-Jan 18Hamilton Indoor Games, Hamilton (i)
800m-short-track
2:07.48-Jan 12Saskatoon Indoor Games, Saskatoon (i)

1996

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
2:02.95-Jun 15USA Championships, Atlanta, GA
800m
2:02.95-Jun 14USA Championships, Atlanta, GA
400m
52.65-Jun 1San José Bruce Jenner Classic, San José
800m
2:03.34-May 11Eagle Rock, Los Angeles, CA
400m
53.65-May 4Houston, TX

1991

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
DQ-Aug 24IAAF World Championships, National Stadium, Tokyo
800m
1:59.46-Jul 17Roma Golden Gala, Roma
800m
1:59.67-Jul 6Oslo Bislett Games, Oslo

1990

13 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
2:01.36-Aug 21Rovereto Palio Cittá della Quercia, Rovereto
800m
2:02.42-Aug 17Gateshead
800m
1:59.46-Aug 15Weltklasse Zürich, Zürich
800m
1:59.44-Aug 13Grosseto
400m
52.62-Aug 8Sestriere
400m
52.07-Aug 5Budapest Grand Prix, Budapest
400m
51.82-Jul 14Oslo Bislett Games, Oslo
200m
23.98-0.7Jul 12Athletissima Lausanne, Stade Olympique de la Pontaise, Lausanne
800m
2:01.57-Jul 6Wattenscheid
400m
52.26-Jun 16Norwalk TAC Championships, Norwalk, CA
400m
52.22-Jun 15Norwalk TAC Championships, Norwalk, CA
400m
52.27-Jun 8Tucson, AZ
400m
51.44-May 24Houston, TX

1988

16 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
2:05.41-Oct 8Tokyo
800m
1:58.70-Sep 26The XXIV Olympic Games
800m
1:57.80-Sep 26The XXIV Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Seoul
800m
1:58.82-Sep 25The XXIV Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Seoul
800m
2:02.37-Sep 24The XXIV Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Seoul
600m
1:25.90-Aug 28London
800m
2:03.32-Aug 23Bern
800m
2:01.04-Aug 17Weltklasse Zürich, Letzigrund, Zürich
400m
52.92-Aug 4La Coruna, La Coruña
800m
1:59.20-Jul 18Indianapolis US Olympic Trials, Indianapolis, IN
800m
2:02.32-Jun 27Villeneuve d'Ascq
800m
2:03.14-Jun 20Rovereto
800m
2:00.18-Jun 19Formia
800m
2:01.44-May 22Sao Paulo, São Paulo
400m
52.39-May 7Austin, TX
400m-short-track
53.21-Feb 6Dallas, TX (i)
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Honours

5

The XXIV Olympic Games

800 Metres

1988
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Indianapolis Pan American Games

800 Metres

1987
🥈

Indianapolis Pan American Games

800 Metres

1987
5

Roma IAAF World Cup

4x400 Metres Relay

1981
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Delisa Walton-Floyd's 800 m personal best?

Delisa Walton-Floyd's 800 m personal best is 1:57.80, set on Sep 26, 1988 in Olympic Stadium, Seoul (KOR), #160 on the all-time list.

Which events does Delisa Walton-Floyd compete in?

Delisa Walton-Floyd competes in the 800 m and 400 m.

How did Delisa Walton-Floyd perform in 2000?

2000 season best: 2:05.82, set on Jun 2, 2000 in Houston, TX (USA).