Denise Boyd

AUSWomen

Birth dateDec 15, 1952

Height1.75 m

Weight61 kg

Denise Margaret Boyd née Robertson (born 15 December 1952) is an Australian former Olympic sprinter, who reached two Olympic finals in the 200 metres sprint. Known for competitive achievements and athletic excellence.

Throughout their competitive career, they maintained exceptional standards in track and field athletics.

Their dedication to the sport exemplified the highest ideals of athletic competition and personal achievement.

Key facts

200 m

22.35

#155 all-time

100 m

10.9h

1983 season best

22.9h

Jan 22, 1983 · Melbourne (AUS)

Last competition

IAAF World Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki

Aug 13, 1983 · 23.26

IAAF World Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki

Age

73 years old

As of Oct 2, 2026: 200 m 22.35 (#155 all-time), 100 m 10.9h, 1983 season best 22.9h (Jan 22, 1983, Melbourne (AUS)) · Last competition: IAAF World Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki, Aug 13, 1983, 23.26 · 73 years old

Personal bests

10.9HT*

22.35

51.48

4x100m

43.18

* Wind-assisted (> 2.0 m/s)

Performance Charts

Season bests

Season	Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Trend	Competitions
1983	100m	11.4h	-	Jan 22, 1983	↓	Melbourne (AUS)
1983	200m	22.9h	-	Jan 22, 1983	→	Melbourne (AUS)
1983	400m	51.48	-	Mar 19, 1983	↑	Melbourne (AUS)
1982	200m	23.07	-1.8	Oct 1, 1982	→	Brisbane (AUS)
1982	400m	52.79	-	Dec 18, 1982	↑	Adelaide (AUS)
1980	100m	11.35	+0.5	Jul 25, 1980	↓	Lenin Stadium, Moskva (URS)
1980	200m	22.35	+1.8	Mar 23, 1980	→	Sydney (AUS)
1978	200m	22.8h	-	Jun 4, 1978	→	Edmonton (CAN)
1977	100m	10.9h	+3.8	Dec 16, 1977	↓	Rheinstadion, Düsseldorf (GER)
1977	200m	23.0h	-	Dec 7, 1977	→	Berlin (GER)
1976	100m	11.3h	-	Mar 20, 1976	↓	Olympic Stadium, Montréal (CAN)
1976	200m	22.9h	-	Jul 10, 1976	→	Olympic Stadium, Montréal (CAN)
1976	4x100m	43.18	-	Jul 31, 1976	-	Olympic Stadium, Montréal (CAN)
1976	400m	52.4h	-	Jan 15, 1976	↑	Melbourne (AUS)
1976	4x200Metre	1:35.8h	-	Jan 25, 1976	-	-
1975	100m	11.01	+5.1	Jan 18, 1975	↓	Melbourne (AUS)

1983

18 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
200m	23.26	+2.1	Aug 13	IAAF World Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki
200m	23.28	+1.3	Aug 12	IAAF World Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki
200m	23.38	+1.9	Aug 12	IAAF World Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki
400m	52.03	-	Aug 8	IAAF World Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki
400m	54.70	-	Aug 7	IAAF World Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki
200m	23.38	+1.9	Aug 7	IAAF World Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki
200m	23.28	+1.3	Aug 7	IAAF World Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki
200m	23.26	+2.1	Aug 7	IAAF World Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki
400m	52.03	-	Aug 7	IAAF World Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki
400m	52.56	-	Jul 9	Oslo Bislett Games, Oslo
200m	23.09	-1.2	Mar 20	Melbourne
400m	51.48	-	Mar 19	Melbourne
400m	52.59	-	Feb 19	Melbourne
200m	23.2HT	+2.2	Jan 30	Canberra
400m	52.33	-	Jan 27	Melbourne
200m	22.9HT	-	Jan 22	Melbourne
100m	11.4HT	-	Jan 22	Melbourne
200m	23.32	-	Jan 9	Brisbane

1982

3 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
200m	23.39	-	Dec 30	Melbourne
400m	52.79	-	Dec 18	Adelaide
200m	23.07	-1.8	Oct 1	Brisbane

1980

8 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
200m	22.76	+1.5	Jul 30	The XXII Olympic Games, Lenin Stadium, Moskva
200m	22.80	+1.0	Jul 30	The XXII Olympic Games, Lenin Stadium, Moskva
200m	23.36	-	Jul 28	The XXII Olympic Games, Lenin Stadium, Moskva
200m	22.91	+0.9	Jul 28	The XXII Olympic Games, Lenin Stadium, Moskva
100m	11.44	-	Jul 26	The XXII Olympic Games, Lenin Stadium, Moskva
100m	11.56	-	Jul 25	The XXII Olympic Games, Lenin Stadium, Moskva
100m	11.35	+0.5	Jul 25	The XXII Olympic Games, Lenin Stadium, Moskva
200m	22.35	+1.8	Mar 23	Sydney

1978

3 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
200m	22.82	-	Aug 10	Edmonton Commonwealth Games
200m	22.8HT	-	Jun 4	Brisbane
200m	22.8HT	-	Jan 8	Brisbane

1977

6 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
100m	10.9HT	+3.8	Dec 16	Brisbane
100m	11.2HT	-	Dec 7	Brisbane
200m	23.0HT	-	Dec 7	Brisbane
100m	11.89	+0.0	Sep 3	Düsseldorf IAAF World Cup
200m	23.82	-0.7	Sep 2	Düsseldorf IAAF World Cup, Rheinstadion, Düsseldorf
200m	23.50	-	Aug 26	Berlin ISTAF, Berlin

1976

12 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
4x100m	43.18	-	Jul 31	The XXI Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Montréal
4x100m	43.67	-	Jul 30	The XXI Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Montréal
200m	22.91	-	Jul 28	The XXI Olympic Games
200m	23.05	+0.0	Jul 28	The XXI Olympic Games
200m	23.23	-	Jul 26	The XXI Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Montréal
200m	23.12	+1.2	Jul 26	The XXI Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Montréal
100m	11.50	+0.0	Jul 24	The XXI Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Montréal
100m	11.56	+0.2	Jul 24	The XXI Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Montréal
200m	22.9HT	-	Jul 10	Montréal
100m	11.3HT	-	Mar 20	Melbourne
4x200Metre	1:35.8HT	-	Jan 25	Brisbane
400m	52.4HT	-	Jan 15	Melbourne

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Denise Boyd's 200 m personal best?

Denise Boyd's 200 m personal best is 22.35, set on Mar 23, 1980 in Sydney (AUS), #155 on the all-time list.

Which events does Denise Boyd compete in?

Denise Boyd competes in the 200 m and 100 m.

How did Denise Boyd perform in 1983?

1983 season best: 22.9h, set on Jan 22, 1983 in Melbourne (AUS). Last competition: IAAF World Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki on Aug 13, 1983, 23.26.