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Eugene Sanders

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Birth dateMar 25, 1960
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Eugene Sanders is a United States sprinter, born on March 25, 1960. He competes primarily in the 400m, 800m and 1000m.

His personal bests include 45.29 in the 400m, 1:45.25 in the 800m, 2:19.80 in the 1000m, 1:01.61 in the 500Metres and 1:01.61 in the 500m-short-track. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Key facts
800 m
1:45.25
#545 all-time
400 m
45.29
#698 all-time
1985 season best
1:45.25
Jul 28, 1985 · Baton Rouge, LA (USA)
1985 season best
Age
66 years old

As of Sep 12, 2026: 800 m 1:45.25 (#545 all-time), 400 m 45.29 (#698 all-time), 1985 season best 1:45.25 (Jul 28, 1985, Baton Rouge, LA (USA)) · 66 years old

PB

Personal bests

45.29
#698 all-time
1:45.25
#545 all-time
2:19.80
1:01.61
1:01.61
1:17.82
1:17.82

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
1985
400m
45.71-Jul 16, 1985
↑
Nice (FRA)
1985
800m
1:45.25-Jul 28, 1985
↑
Baton Rouge, LA (USA)
1985
1000m
2:19.80-Jul 3, 1985-Manresa (ESP)
1984
600m-short-track
1:17.82-Jan 15, 1984-Sherbrooke (CAN) (i)
1984
600m
1:17.82-Jan 15, 1984-Sherbrooke (CAN) (i)
1984
800m
1:46.77-Jun 17, 1984
↑
Los Angeles, CA (USA)
1983
500m-short-track
1:01.61-Feb 27, 1983-East Rutherford, NJ (USA) (i)
1983
500Metres
1:01.61-Feb 27, 1983-East Rutherford, NJ (USA) (i)
1983
800m
1:46.03-Jun 12, 1983
↑
Villanova, PA (USA)
1982
400m
45.29-Jun 3, 1982
↑
Provo, UT (USA)
1981
400m
45.38-May 23, 1981
↑
Houston, TX (USA)
1980
400m
46.25-May 24, 1980
↑
Abilene, TX (USA)
1978
400m
46.1h-May 18, 1978
↑
Abilene, TX (USA)

1985

8 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
1:45.25-Jul 28Baton Rouge, LA
800m
1:46.01-Jul 19London Peugeot-Talbot Games, London
400m
45.71-Jul 16Nice
800m
1:45.58-Jul 14London
800m
1:45.99-Jul 10Athletissima Lausanne, Lausanne
1000m
2:19.80-Jul 3Manresa
800m
1:48.53-Jun 24Belfast
800m
1:45.49-Jun 16-

1984

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
1:46.77-Jun 17Los Angeles US Olympic Trials, Los Angeles, CA
800m
1:47.50-May 19La Habana
600m-short-track
1:17.82-Jan 15Sherbrooke (i)

1983

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
1:46.03-Jun 12Villanova, PA
500m-short-track
1:01.61-Feb 27East Rutherford, NJ (i)

1982

12 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
400m
46.19-Jun 20Knoxville TAC Championships, Knoxville, TN
400m
45.74-Jun 19Knoxville TAC Championships, Knoxville, TN
400m
45.90-Jun 18Knoxville TAC Championships, Knoxville, TN
400m
46.31-Jun 12Villanova, PA
400m
46.41-Jun 5Provo NCAA Championships, Provo, UT
400m
45.29-Jun 3Provo NCAA Championships, Provo, UT
400m
46.42-May 28Wichita, KS
400m
46.02-May 22Charleston, IL
400m
45.89-May 7Prairie View, TX
400m
45.86-Apr 9Starkville, MS
400m
46.40-Mar 28Gainesville, FL
400m
45.69-Mar 19Houston, TX

1981

7 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
400m
45.96-Jun 20Sacramento TAC Championships, Sacramento, CA
400m
46.25-Jun 19Sacramento TAC Championships, Sacramento, CA
400m
45.85-Jun 6Baton Rouge NCAA Championships, Baton Rouge, LA
400m
45.67-Jun 5Baton Rouge NCAA Championships
400m
45.71-Jun 4Baton Rouge NCAA Championships, Baton Rouge, LA
400m
45.38-May 23Houston, TX
400m
45.74-May 2Houston, TX

1980

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
400m
46.25-May 24Abilene, TX

1978

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
400m
46.1HT-May 18Abilene, TX

Honours

No medals

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Eugene Sanders's 800 m personal best?

Eugene Sanders's 800 m personal best is 1:45.25, set on Jul 28, 1985 in Baton Rouge, LA (USA), #545 on the all-time list.

Which events does Eugene Sanders compete in?

Eugene Sanders competes in the 800 m and 400 m.

How did Eugene Sanders perform in 1985?

1985 season best: 1:45.25, set on Jul 28, 1985 in Baton Rouge, LA (USA).