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Jim Hines

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Jim Hines

USAUSAMen
Birth dateSep 10, 1946
BirthplaceDumas, United States
Height1.83 m
Weight81 kg

Jim Hines is a United States sprinter, born on September 10, 1946 in Dumas, United States. Standing 1.83 m and weighing 81 kg, He competes primarily in the 100m, 200m and 4x100m.

His personal bests include 9.95 in the 100m, 20.2h in the 200m and 38.24 in the 4x100m. He has earned 2 gold medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Key facts
200 m
20.2h
100 m
9.95
#117 all-time
1968 season best
20.2h
Jun 1, 1968
1968 season best
Medals
Olympic Games: 2 gold
Age
80 years old

As of Sep 12, 2026: 200 m 20.2h, 100 m 9.95 (#117 all-time), 1968 season best 20.2h (Jun 1, 1968) · Olympic Games: 2 gold · 80 years old

PB

Personal bests

9.95
#117 all-time
20.2HT
38.24
🏅

Medals

🥇🥈🥉Total
Olympic Games2--2

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
1968
100m
9.8h+2.8Jun 20, 1968
↑
Estadio Olímpico, Ciudad de México (MEX)
1968
200m
20.2h-Jun 1, 1968
↑
-
1968
4x100m
38.24-Oct 20, 1968-Estadio Olímpico, Ciudad de México (MEX)
1967
100m
10.0h+2.0May 27, 1967
↑
-
1967
200m
20.2h+0.0Jun 10, 1967
↑
Bakersfield, CA (USA)
1966
200m
20.9h-Jun 11, 1966
↑
-

1968

12 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
4x100m
38.24-Oct 20The XIX Olympic Games, Estadio Olímpico, Ciudad de México
4x100m
38.69-Oct 19The XIX Olympic Games, Estadio Olímpico, Ciudad de México
4x100m
38.86-Oct 19The XIX Olympic Games, Estadio Olímpico, Ciudad de México
100m
9.95+0.3Oct 14The XIX Olympic Games, Estadio Olímpico, Ciudad de México
100m
10.08+1.6Oct 14The XIX Olympic Games, Estadio Olímpico, Ciudad de México
100m
10.14+1.8Oct 13The XIX Olympic Games, Estadio Olímpico, Ciudad de México
100m
10.26+0.8Oct 13The XIX Olympic Games, Estadio Olímpico, Ciudad de México
100m
10.03+0.9Jun 20-
100m
9.9HT+0.9Jun 20Sacramento AAU Championships, Sacramento, CA
100m
9.8HT+2.8Jun 20Sacramento AAU Championships, Sacramento, CA
100m
10.0HT-Jun 20Sacramento AAU Championships, Sacramento, CA
200m
20.2HT-Jun 1San Diego, CA

1967

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
200m
20.59+0.0Jun 23Bakersfield AAU Championships, Bakersfield, CA
200m
20.2HT+0.0Jun 10Sioux Falls, SD
100m
10.2HT-Jun 2Los Angeles, CA
100m
10.0HT+2.0May 27Modesto, CA

1966

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
200m
20.9HT-Jun 11Sacramento, CA

Honours

🥇

The XIX Olympic Games

100 Metres

1968
🥇

The XIX Olympic Games

4x100 Metres Relay

1968
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Jim Hines's 200 m personal best?

Jim Hines's 200 m personal best is 20.2h, set on Jun 10, 1967 in Sioux Falls, SD (USA).

Which events does Jim Hines compete in?

Jim Hines competes in the 200 m and 100 m.

How did Jim Hines perform in 1968?

1968 season best: 20.2h, set on Jun 1, 1968.

How many medals has Jim Hines won?

Jim Hines has won 2 Olympic Games medals.