John Higham

John Higham

Born
Oct 25, 1951 (75 years old)
Events
800 m · 600 Metres

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.

Personal best · 800 m1:45.6h
1981 season best1:47.4hJan 15, 1981 · Melbourne
Personal best · 600 Metres1:15.2h

As of Oct 28, 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)) · 75 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time
400mMelbourne 197845.7h1,132 pts–
800mAuckland 19771:45.6h1,156 pts#903
4x400mMontréal 19793:06.19–
600mCanberra 19771:15.2h1,137 pts–

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1981800m 1:47.4h–Jan 15, 1981Melbourne (AUS)
1980800m 1:45.9h–Mar 6, 1980Melbourne (AUS)
1979800m 1:46.4h–Jan 11, 1979Melbourne (AUS)
19794x400m 3:06.19–Aug 26, 1979Olympic Stadium, Montréal (CAN)
1978400m 45.7h–Feb 18, 1978Ostrava (TCH)
1978800m 1:45.99–Jun 10, 1978Bratislava (TCH)
1977400m 46.64–Mar 19, 1977Auckland (NZL)
1977600m 1:15.2h–Nov 30, 1977Canberra (AUS)
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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.

John Higham competes in the 800 m and 600 Metres.

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