Jimmy French

Jimmy French

Born
Apr 2, 1970 (56 years old)
Events
200 m

Jimmy French is a United States sprinter, born on April 2, 1970. He competes primarily in the 200m, 400m and 400m-short-track.

His personal bests include 20.20 in the 200m, 49.47 in the 400m, 49.47 in the 400m-short-track, 49.47 in the 400m-short-track and 20.77 in the 200m-short-track. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 200 m20.20
2000 season best49.47Mar 4, 2000

As of Nov 13, 2026: 200 m 20.20 (#279 all-time), 2000 season best 49.47 (Mar 4, 2000) · 56 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time
400mIndoorOK 200049.47950 pts–
400m-short-trackIndoorOK 200049.47950 pts–
400m-short-track200049.47950 pts–
200m-short-trackIndoorFL 199220.771,169 pts–
200m-short-track199220.771,169 pts–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2000400m-short-track 49.47–Mar 4, 2000–
2000400m Indoor49.47–Mar 4, 2000Norman, OK (USA) (i)
2000400m-short-track Indoor49.47–Mar 4, 2000Norman, OK (USA) (i)
1999200m-short-track 21.61–Jan 23, 1999–
1999200m-short-track Indoor21.61–Jan 23, 1999Fayetteville, AR (USA) (i)
1999200m Indoor21.71–Feb 6, 1999Fayetteville, AR (USA) (i)
1999200m 21.71–Feb 6, 1999–
1992200m Indoor20.77–Feb 23, 1992Gainesville, FL (USA) (i)
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Jimmy French's 200 m personal best is 20.20, set on May 11, 1991, #279 on the all-time list.

Jimmy French competes in the 200 m.

2000 season best: 49.47, set on Mar 4, 2000.