John Sherwood

John Sherwood

United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Born
Jun 4, 1945 (81 years old)
Birthplace
Selby, United Kingdom
Events
400 m hurdles
Height
1.87 m
Weight
83 kg

John Sherwood (4 June 1945 – 19 August 2025) was a British athlete who competed at three Olympic Games.

Personal best · 400 m hurdles49.03
#340 all-time
1973 season best50.72Oct 6, 1973 · London
Medals1Olympic Games: 1 bronze

As of Oct 28, 2026: 400 m hurdles 49.03 (#340 all-time), 1973 season best 50.72 (Oct 6, 1973, London (GBR)) · Olympic Games: 1 bronze · 81 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
400mHCiudad de México 196849.031,179 pts#340
4x400mCiudad de México 19683:01.21–

Medals

CompetitionsGoldSilverBronzeTotal
Olympic Games––11

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1973400mH 50.72–Oct 6, 1973London (GBR)
1972400mH 50.36–Aug 5, 1972London (GBR)
1971400mH 52.61–Aug 10, 1971Helsinki European Championships
1969400mH 50.1h–Sep 18, 1969Athina European Championships, Georgios Karaiskakis Stadium, Athina
1968400mH 49.03–Oct 15, 1968Estadio Olímpico, Ciudad de México (MEX)
19684x400m 3:01.21–Oct 20, 1968Estadio Olímpico, Ciudad de México (MEX)
1967400mH 50.2h–Sep 2, 1967–
1966400mH 50.7h–Sep 1, 1966Budapest European Championships
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John Sherwood's 400 m hurdles personal best is 49.03, set on Oct 15, 1968 in Estadio Olímpico, Ciudad de México (MEX), #340 on the all-time list.

John Sherwood competes in the 400 m hurdles.

1973 season best: 50.72, set on Oct 6, 1973 in London (GBR).

John Sherwood has won 1 Olympic Games medal.