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Javier Culson
- Born
- Jul 25, 1984 (42 years old)
- Events
- 400 m hurdles
Javier Culson is a Puerto Rico sprinter, born on July 25, 1984. He competes primarily in the 400m, 800m and 110mH.
His personal bests include 45.99 in the 400m, 1:49.83 in the 800m, 13.84 in the 110mH, 47.72 in the 400mH and 3:02.78 in the 4x400m. He has earned 21 gold, 5 silver and 4 bronze medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Puerto Rico.
As of Oct 27, 2026: 400 m hurdles 47.72 (#40 all-time), 2018 season best 49.91 (Mar 29, 2018, Gainesville, FL (USA)) · Last competition: Kingston Jamaica International Invitational, National Stadium, Kingston, May 19, 2018, 1:17.49 · Olympic Games: 1 bronze · World Championships: 2 silver · National record (400 m hurdles) · 42 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Medals
| Competitions | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympic Games | – | – | 1 | 1 |
| World Championships | – | 2 | – | 2 |
| Total | – | 2 | 1 | 3 |
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 400mH | 49.91 | – | Mar 29, 2018 | Gainesville Florida Relays, Gainesville, FL - Open Event |
| 2018 | 600m | 1:17.86 | – | Mar 17, 2018 | Gurabo (PUR) |
| 2017 | 400mH | 48.76 | – | May 20, 2017 | National Stadium, Kingston (JAM) |
| 2017 | 800m | 1:50.73 | – | Feb 25, 2017 | Gurabo (PUR) |
| 2016 | 400m | 47.16 | – | Apr 2, 2016 | Mayagüez (PUR) |
| 2016 | 400mH | 48.46 | – | Aug 16, 2016 | The XXXI Olympic Games |
| 2015 | 400mH | 48.48 | – | Jun 13, 2015 | New York adidas Grand Prix, Icahn Stadium, New York, NY - Diamond Discipline |
| 2015 | 800m | 1:50.33 | – | Mar 28, 2015 | Ponce (PUR) |