Photo: Walt Mancini—Public domain
Evelyn Ashford
- Born
- Apr 15, 1957 (69 years old)
- Birthplace
- Shreveport, United States
- Events
- 200 m · 100 m
- Height
- 1.65 m
- Weight
- 52 kg
Evelyn Ashford (born April 15, 1957) is an American retired track and field athlete, the 1984 Olympic champion in the 100-meter dash, and the world record-holder in the 60-yard dash. She ran under the 11-second barrier over 30 times and was the first woman to run under 11 seconds in an Olympic Games. Ashford has the distinction of owning the longest unbroken athletics record (60y dash).
Personal best · 200 m21.83
1993 season best11.65May 22, 1993 · New York, NY
Medals5Olympic Games: 4 gold, 1 silver
Personal best · 100 m10.76
As of Oct 30, 2026: 200 m 21.83 (#26 all-time), 100 m 10.76 (#15 all-time), 1993 season best 11.65 (May 22, 1993, New York, NY (USA)) · Olympic Games: 4 gold, 1 silver · 69 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Medals
| Competitions | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympic Games | 4 | 1 | – | 5 |
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 100m | 11.65 | – | May 22, 1993 | New York, NY (USA) |
| 1992 | 60m Indoor | 7.16 | – | Feb 8, 1992 | Glasgow (GBR) (i) |
| 1992 | 60m | 7.16 | – | Feb 8, 1992 | – |
| 1992 | 100m | 10.94 | +2.8 | Jul 21, 1992 | Jena (GER) |
| 1992 | 200m | 22.47 | +0.7 | Aug 13, 1992 | Stade Olympique de la Pontaise, Lausanne (SUI) |
| 1992 | 4x100m | 42.11 | – | Aug 8, 1992 | The XXV Olympic Games |
| 1991 | 100m | 11.06 | +2.9 | Jun 13, 1991 | National Stadium, Tokyo (JPN) |
| 1990 | 60m Indoor | 7.15 | – | Feb 12, 1990 | Osaka (JPN) (i) |