Geoff Vanderstock

Born
Oct 8, 1946 (80 years old)
Birthplace
Chicago, United States
Events
400 m hurdles

Geoffrey Peter Vanderstock (born October 8, 1946) is an American track and field athlete primarily known for running hurdles. He was once the world record holder in the 400 metres hurdles. His 48.94 was set at the high altitude United States Olympic Trials at Echo Summit, California, on September 11, 1968. He was the first man to run the event under 49 seconds. The hand time took .3 off the previous record held by Rex Cawley.

Personal best · 400 m hurdles48.94
1968 season best48.93Sep 11, 1968 · Echo Summit
Last competitionThe XIX Olympic GamesOct 15, 1968 · 49.07

As of Nov 7, 2026: 400 m hurdles 48.94 (#303 all-time), 1968 season best 48.93 (Sep 11, 1968, Echo Summit (USA)) · Last competition: The XIX Olympic Games, Oct 15, 1968, 49.07 · 80 years old

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1968400mH 48.93–Sep 11, 1968Echo Summit (USA)
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Geoff Vanderstock's 400 m hurdles personal best is 48.94, set on Sep 11, 1968 in Echo Summit (USA), #303 on the all-time list.

Geoff Vanderstock competes in the 400 m hurdles.

1968 season best: 48.93, set on Sep 11, 1968 in Echo Summit (USA). Last competition: The XIX Olympic Games on Oct 15, 1968, 49.07.