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Heather Oakes

Heather Oakes

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Birth dateAug 14, 1959
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Heather Oakes is a United Kingdom sprinter, born on August 14, 1959. She competes primarily in the 100m, 200m and 4x100m.

Her personal bests include 11.01 in the 100m, 22.92 in the 200m, 42.19 in the 4x100m, 7.21 in the 60m and 7.21 in the 60m. She has earned 5 gold and 4 bronze medals in major international competitions. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United Kingdom.

Key facts
100 m
11.01
#570 all-time
60 m
7.21
1986 season best
11.20
Jul 26, 1986 · Edinburgh (GBR)
Last competition
Stuttgart European Championships
Aug 28, 1986 · 22.92
Stuttgart European Championships
Medals
Olympic Games: 2 bronze
Age
67 years old

As of Oct 2, 2026: 100 m 11.01 (#570 all-time), 60 m 7.21, 1986 season best 11.20 (Jul 26, 1986, Edinburgh (GBR)) · Last competition: Stuttgart European Championships, Aug 28, 1986, 22.92 · Olympic Games: 2 bronze · 67 years old

PB

Personal bests

11.01*
#570 all-time
22.92
#795 all-time
4x100m
42.19
60mi
7.21
60m
7.21

* Wind-assisted (> 2.0 m/s)

🏅

Medals

🥇🥈🥉Total
Olympic Games--22

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
1986
100m
11.20+2.3Jul 26, 1986
↑
Edinburgh (GBR)
1986
200m
22.92+0.3Aug 28, 1986
↑
Stuttgart European Championships
1986
4x100m
43.39-Aug 2, 1986
↑
Edinburgh (GBR)
1985
60mi
7.21-Jan 19, 1985
↑
Palais Omnisports de Paris-Bercy, Paris (FRA) (i)
1985
60m
7.21-Jan 19, 1985
↑
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1984
100m
11.08+3.8May 27, 1984
↑
Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles, CA (USA)
1984
200m
23.00+2.1May 28, 1984
↑
Cwmbran (GBR)
1984
4x100m
43.11-Aug 11, 1984
↑
Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles, CA (USA)
1983
100m
11.50-0.6Aug 8, 1983
↑
IAAF World Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki
1982
100m
11.63-1.5Jul 31, 1982
↑
London (GBR)
1980
100m
11.01+4.0May 21, 1980
↑
Beijing (CHN)
1980
4x100m
42.43-Aug 1, 1980
↑
Lenin Stadium, Moskva (URS)
1979
100m
11.31+0.3Aug 4, 1979
↑
Torino (ITA)
1979
4x100m
42.19-Aug 26, 1979
↑
Olympic Stadium, Montréal (CAN)
1978
60mi
7.35-Mar 12, 1978
↑
European Indoor Championships, Palazzo dello Sport, Milano (i)
1977
100m
11.68-Aug 19, 1977
↑
European Junior Championships, RSC Olimpiyskiy, Donetsk
1977
4x100m
44.71-Aug 21, 1977
↑
European Junior Championships, RSC Olimpiyskiy, Donetsk

1986

10 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
200m
22.92+0.3Aug 28Stuttgart European Championships
200m
23.01-2.0Aug 28Stuttgart European Championships
100m
11.29+0.7Aug 27Stuttgart European Championships
200m
22.92+0.3Aug 26Stuttgart European Championships
100m
11.28-1.4Aug 26Stuttgart European Championships
100m
11.29+0.7Aug 26Stuttgart European Championships
200m
23.01-2.0Aug 26Stuttgart European Championships
4x100m
43.39-Aug 2Edinburgh Commonwealth Games, Edinburgh
100m
11.22+2.0Jul 26Edinburgh Commonwealth Games, Edinburgh
100m
11.20+2.3Jul 26Edinburgh Commonwealth Games, Edinburgh

1985

12 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
60mi
7.27-Mar 3European Indoor Championships
60mi
7.22-Mar 3European Indoor Championships
60mi
7.30-Mar 3European Indoor Championships
60mi
7.27-Mar 2European Indoor Championships
60mi
7.30-Mar 2European Indoor Championships
60mi
7.22-Mar 2European Indoor Championships
60m
7.30-Feb 1Sindelfingen (i)
60m
7.24-Jan 26Cosford (i)
60m
7.36-Jan 19IAAF World Indoor Games, Palais Omnisports de Paris-Bercy, Paris (i)
60m
7.23-Jan 19IAAF World Indoor Games, Palais Omnisports de Paris-Bercy, Paris (i)
60m
7.21-Jan 19IAAF World Indoor Games, Palais Omnisports de Paris-Bercy, Paris (i)
60m
7.30-Jan 12Cosford (i)

1984

8 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
4x100m
43.11-Aug 11The XXIII Olympic Games, Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles, CA
4x100m
43.47-Aug 10The XXIII Olympic Games, Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles, CA
100m
11.43-1.2Aug 5The XXIII Olympic Games, Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles, CA
100m
11.57-0.3Aug 5The XXIII Olympic Games, Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles, CA
100m
11.54-2.3Aug 4The XXIII Olympic Games, Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles, CA
100m
11.32+1.4Aug 4The XXIII Olympic Games, Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles, CA
200m
23.00+2.1May 28Cwmbran
100m
11.08+3.8May 27Cwmbran

1982

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
100m
11.63-1.5Jul 31WAAA Ch., London

1980

7 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
100m
11.20+0.0Sep 26Beijing International Match, Beijing
4x100m
42.43-Aug 1The XXII Olympic Games, Lenin Stadium, Moskva
100m
11.36-Jul 26The XXII Olympic Games, Lenin Stadium, Moskva
100m
11.34+1.0Jul 26The XXII Olympic Games, Lenin Stadium, Moskva
100m
11.40-Jul 25The XXII Olympic Games, Lenin Stadium, Moskva
100m
11.25+0.5Jul 25The XXII Olympic Games, Lenin Stadium, Moskva
100m
11.01+4.0May 21London

1979

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
4x100m
42.19-Aug 26Montréal IAAF World Cup, Olympic Stadium, Montréal
100m
11.31+0.3Aug 4European Cup Final A, Torino
4x100m
43.18-Aug 4European Cup Final A, Torino

1977

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
4x100m
44.71-Aug 21European Junior Championships, RSC Olimpiyskiy, Donetsk
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Honours

🥇

Edinburgh Commonwealth Games

100 Metres

1986
🥇

Edinburgh Commonwealth Games

4x100 Metres Relay

1986
🥇

Edinburgh Commonwealth Games

100 Metres

1986
🥇

Edinburgh Commonwealth Games

4x100 Metres Relay

1986
🥉

European Indoor Championships

60 Metres

1985
🥉

The XXIII Olympic Games

4x100 Metres Relay

1984
7

The XXIII Olympic Games

100 Metres

1984
🥉

The XXII Olympic Games

4x100 Metres Relay

1980
8

The XXII Olympic Games

100 Metres

1980
🥇

Montréal IAAF World Cup

4x100 Metres Relay

1979
🥉

European Junior Championships

4x100 Metres Relay

1977
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Heather Oakes's 100 m personal best?

Heather Oakes's 100 m personal best is 11.01, set on May 21, 1980 in London (GBR), #570 on the all-time list.

Which events does Heather Oakes compete in?

Heather Oakes competes in the 100 m and 60 m.

How did Heather Oakes perform in 1986?

1986 season best: 11.20, set on Jul 26, 1986 in Edinburgh (GBR). Last competition: Stuttgart European Championships on Aug 28, 1986, 22.92.

How many medals has Heather Oakes won?

Heather Oakes has won 2 Olympic Games medals.