Eric Liddell
United KingdomRetired- Born
- Jan 16, 1902
- Birthplace
- Tianjin, Tianjin (CHN)
- Height
- 1.73 m
- Weight
- 68 kg
Eric Liddell is a United Kingdom sprinter, born on January 16, 1902 in Tianjin, Tianjin (CHN). Standing 1.73 m and weighing 68 kg, He competes primarily in the 200m and 400m.
His personal bests include 21.8 in the 200m and 47.6 in the 400m. He has earned 1 gold and 1 bronze medals in major international competitions.
1924 season best21.8Jul 8, 1924
Medals2Olympic Games: 1 gold, 1 bronze
World record47.6400 m
Last competitionThe VIII Olympic GamesJul 11, 1924 · 47.6
As of Oct 31, 2026: 1924 season best 21.8 (Jul 8, 1924) · Last competition: The VIII Olympic Games, Jul 11, 1924, 47.6 · Olympic Games: 1 gold, 1 bronze · World record (400 m) · 124 years old · Retired
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Medals
| Competitions | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympic Games | 1 | – | 1 | 2 |
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1924 | 200m | 21.8 | – | Jul 8, 1924 | The VIII Olympic Games |
| 1924 | 400m | 47.6 | – | Jul 11, 1924 | The VIII Olympic Games |