Janet SIMPSON
- Born
- Sep 2, 1944 (82 years old)
- Events
- 400 m
Janet SIMPSON is a United Kingdom sprinter, born on September 2, 1944. She competes primarily in the 200m, 400m and 4x100m.
Her personal bests include 23.7h in the 200m, 52.57 in the 400m, 43.78 in the 4x100m, 3:28.74 in the 4x400m and 1:33.8h in the 4x200Metre. She has earned 1 gold and 1 bronze medals in major international competitions. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United Kingdom.
Personal best · 400 m52.57
1972 season best54.13Sep 2, 1972
Medals1Olympic Games: 1 bronze
Last competitionThe XX Olympic GamesSep 10, 1972 · 3:28.74
As of Oct 30, 2026: 400 m 52.57, 1972 season best 54.13 (Sep 2, 1972) · Last competition: The XX Olympic Games, Sep 10, 1972, 3:28.74 · Olympic Games: 1 bronze · 82 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Medals
| Competitions | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympic Games | – | – | 1 | 1 |
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | 400m | 54.13 | – | Sep 2, 1972 | The XX Olympic Games |
| 1969 | 400m | 54.1h | – | Sep 17, 1969 | Athina European Championships, Georgios Karaiskakis Stadium, Athina |
| 1968 | 400m | 52.57 | – | Oct 16, 1968 | The XIX Olympic Games |
| 1964 | 200m | 23.75 | – | Oct 18, 1964 | The XVIII Olympic Games |