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John Higham

John Higham

AUSAUSMen
Birth dateOct 25, 1951
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John Higham is a Australia sprinter, born on October 25, 1951. He competes primarily in the 400m, 800m and 4x400m.

His personal bests include 45.7h in the 400m, 1:45.6h in the 800m, 3:06.19 in the 4x400m and 1:15.2h in the 600m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Australia.

Key facts
800 m
1:45.6h
#903 all-time
600 Metres
1:15.2h
1981 season best
1:47.4h
Jan 15, 1981 · Melbourne (AUS)
1981 season best
Age
74 years old

As of Sep 13, 2026: 800 m 1:45.6h (#903 all-time), 600 Metres 1:15.2h, 1981 season best 1:47.4h (Jan 15, 1981, Melbourne (AUS)) · 74 years old

PB

Personal bests

45.7HT
1:45.6HT
#903 all-time
3:06.19
1:15.2HT

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
1981
800m
1:47.4h-Jan 15, 1981
↑
Melbourne (AUS)
1980
800m
1:45.9h-Mar 6, 1980
↑
Melbourne (AUS)
1979
800m
1:46.4h-Jan 11, 1979
↑
Melbourne (AUS)
1979
4x400m
3:06.19-Aug 26, 1979-Olympic Stadium, Montréal (CAN)
1978
400m
45.7h-Feb 18, 1978
↑
Ostrava (TCH)
1978
800m
1:45.99-Jun 10, 1978
↑
Bratislava (TCH)
1977
400m
46.64-Mar 19, 1977
↑
Auckland (NZL)
1977
600m
1:15.2h-Nov 30, 1977-Canberra (AUS)
1977
800m
1:45.6-Mar 19, 1977
↑
Rheinstadion, Düsseldorf (GER)
1976
800m
1:47.5h-Feb 29, 1976
↑
Melbourne (AUS)
1975
800m
1:47.6h-Feb 4, 1975
↑
Melbourne (AUS)

1981

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
1:47.4HT-Jan 15Melbourne

1980

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
1:45.9HT-Mar 6Melbourne

1979

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
4x400m
3:06.19-Aug 26Montréal IAAF World Cup, Olympic Stadium, Montréal
800m
1:50.2HT-Aug 24Montréal IAAF World Cup
800m
1:46.4HT-Jan 11Melbourne

1978

8 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
1:47.30-Jul 3Stockholm DN Galan, Stockholm
400m
46.7HT-Jun 27Oslo Bislett Games, Oslo
800m
1:45.99-Jun 10Bratislava
400m
46.22-Jun 7Golden Spike of Europe, Ostrava
400m
45.9HT-Mar 19Brisbane
800m
1:46.6HT-Mar 18Brisbane
400m
45.7HT-Feb 18Melbourne
800m
1:47.1HT-Jan 12Melbourne

1977

7 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
600m
1:15.2HT-Nov 30Canberra
800m
1:46.15-Sep 2Düsseldorf IAAF World Cup, Rheinstadion, Düsseldorf
800m
1:45.6HT-Mar 20Auckland
800m
1:45.6-Mar 19-
400m
46.64-Mar 19Auckland
800m
1:46.0HT-Mar 13Hobart
800m
1:47.0HT-Jan 13Melbourne

1976

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
1:47.5HT-Feb 29Melbounre, Melbourne

1975

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
1:47.6HT-Feb 4Melbourne

Honours

7

Montréal IAAF World Cup

4x400 Metres Relay

1979
7

Montréal IAAF World Cup

800 Metres

1979
6

Düsseldorf IAAF World Cup

800 Metres

1977
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is John Higham's 800 m personal best?

John Higham's 800 m personal best is 1:45.6h, set on Mar 20, 1977 in Auckland (NZL), #903 on the all-time list.

Which events does John Higham compete in?

John Higham competes in the 800 m and 600 Metres.

How did John Higham perform in 1981?

1981 season best: 1:47.4h, set on Jan 15, 1981 in Melbourne (AUS).