John Hugh COOPER

United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Born
Dec 18, 1940 (85 years old)
Events
400 m hurdles

John Hugh COOPER is a United Kingdom hurdler, born on December 18, 1940. He competes primarily in the 400mH and 4x400m.

His personal bests include 50.1h in the 400mH and 3:01.6h in the 4x400m. He has earned 2 silver medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United Kingdom.

Personal best · 400 m hurdles50.1h
1968 season best50.82Oct 13, 1968
Medals2Olympic Games: 2 silver
Last competitionThe XIX Olympic GamesOct 13, 1968 · 50.82
The XIX Olympic Games

As of Nov 6, 2026: 400 m hurdles 50.1h, 1968 season best 50.82 (Oct 13, 1968) · Last competition: The XIX Olympic Games, Oct 13, 1968, 50.82 · Olympic Games: 2 silver · 85 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
400mHTokyo 1964United Kingdom 400 m hurdles all-time list50.1h1,125 pts–
4x400mTokyo 1964United Kingdom 4 × 400 m all-time list3:01.6h–

Medals

CompetitionsGoldSilverBronzeTotal
Olympic Games–2–2

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1968400mH 50.82–Oct 13, 1968The XIX Olympic Games
1964400mH 50.1h–Oct 16, 1964The XVIII Olympic Games
1962400mH 52.4h–Sep 13, 1962Beograd European Championships
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Frequently asked questions

John Hugh COOPER's 400 m hurdles personal best is 50.1h, set on Oct 16, 1964 in National Stadium, Tokyo (JPN).

John Hugh COOPER competes in the 400 m hurdles.

1968 season best: 50.82, set on Oct 13, 1968. Last competition: The XIX Olympic Games on Oct 13, 1968, 50.82.

John Hugh COOPER has won 2 Olympic Games medals.