Gladys Taylor

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Birth dateMay 5, 1953

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Gladys Taylor is a United Kingdom sprinter, born on May 5, 1953. She competes primarily in the 400m, 400mH and 4x400m.

Her personal bests include 53.46 in the 400m, 56.72 in the 400mH, 3:25.51 in the 4x400m, 37.49 in the 300m and 4146 in the Pent. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United Kingdom.

Key facts

400 m hurdles

56.72

#792 all-time

300 Metres

37.49

1985 season best

57.89

Jul 14, 1985 · Budapest (HUN)

Age

73 years old

As of Oct 2, 2026: 400 m hurdles 56.72 (#792 all-time), 300 Metres 37.49, 1985 season best 57.89 (Jul 14, 1985, Budapest (HUN)) · 73 years old

Personal bests

400m

53.46

400mH

56.72

#792 all-time

4x400m

3:25.51

300m

37.49

Pent

4146

Performance Charts

Season bests

Season	Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Trend	Competitions
1985	400mH	57.89	-	Jul 14, 1985	↓	Budapest (HUN)
1984	400mH	56.72	-	Aug 6, 1984	↓	The XXIII Olympic Games
1984	4x400m	3:25.51	-	Aug 11, 1984	↑	Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles, CA (USA)
1983	400mH	57.51	-	May 29, 1983	↓	Edinburgh (GBR)
1982	4x400m	3:25.82	-	Sep 11, 1982	↑	Athina European Championships
1979	Pent	4146	-	Sep 2, 1979	-	Dresden (GER)
1976	400m	53.46	-	Jul 25, 1976	-	Olympic Stadium, Montréal (CAN)
1976	4x400m	3:27.09	-	Jul 30, 1976	↑	Olympic Stadium, Montréal (CAN)
1975	300m	37.49	-	Jul 4, 1975	-	London (GBR)

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
400mH	57.89	-	Jul 14	Budapest

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
400mH	58.26	-	Aug 31	Roma Golden Gala, Roma
4x400m	3:25.51	-	Aug 11	The XXIII Olympic Games, Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles, CA
4x400m	3:27.68	-	Aug 10	The XXIII Olympic Games, Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles, CA
400mH	56.72	-	Aug 6	The XXIII Olympic Games
400mH	57.64	-	Aug 5	The XXIII Olympic Games, Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles, CA

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
400mH	58.25	-	Aug 8	IAAF World Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki
400mH	58.25	-	Aug 7	IAAF World Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki
400mH	58.12	-	Jul 4	Stockholm DN Galan, Stockholm
400mH	57.51	-	May 29	Edinburgh NC, Edinburgh

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
4x400m	3:25.82	-	Sep 11	Athina European Championships

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
Pent	4146	-	Sep 2	European Cup Combined Events Final, Dresden

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
4x400m	3:28.01	-	Jul 31	The XXI Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Montréal
4x400m	3:27.09	-	Jul 30	The XXI Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Montréal
400m	53.71	-	Jul 26	The XXI Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Montréal
400m	53.46	-	Jul 25	The XXI Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Montréal

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
300m	37.49	-	Jul 4	London

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Gladys Taylor's 400 m hurdles personal best?

Gladys Taylor's 400 m hurdles personal best is 56.72, set on Aug 6, 1984 in Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles, CA (USA), #792 on the all-time list.

Which events does Gladys Taylor compete in?

Gladys Taylor competes in the 400 m hurdles and 300 Metres.

How did Gladys Taylor perform in 1985?

1985 season best: 57.89, set on Jul 14, 1985 in Budapest (HUN).

Gladys Taylor

Personal bests

Performance Charts

Season bests

1985

1984

1983

1982

1979

1976

1975

Honours

Frequently asked questions