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John Sherwood

John Sherwood

GBRGBRMen
Birth dateJun 4, 1945
BirthplaceSelby, United Kingdom
Height1.87 m
Weight83 kg

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

Key facts
400 m hurdles
49.03
#340 all-time
1973 season best
50.72
Oct 6, 1973 · London (GBR)
1973 season best
Medals
Olympic Games: 1 bronze
Age
81 years old

As of Sep 12, 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

PB

Personal bests

49.03
#340 all-time
3:01.21
🏅

Medals

🥇🥈🥉Total
Olympic Games--11

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
1973
400mH
50.72-Oct 6, 1973
↓
London (GBR)
1972
400mH
50.36-Aug 5, 1972
↓
London (GBR)
1971
400mH
52.61-Aug 10, 1971
↓
Helsinki European Championships
1969
400mH
50.1h-Sep 18, 1969
↓
Athina European Championships, Georgios Karaiskakis Stadium, Athina
1968
400mH
49.03-Oct 15, 1968
↓
Estadio Olímpico, Ciudad de México (MEX)
1968
4x400m
3:01.21-Oct 20, 1968
↑
Estadio Olímpico, Ciudad de México (MEX)
1967
400mH
50.2h-Sep 2, 1967
↓
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1966
400mH
50.7h-Sep 1, 1966
↓
Budapest European Championships
1966
4x400m
3:05.9h-Sep 4, 1966
↑
Budapest European Championships

1973

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
400mH
50.72-Oct 6London

1972

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
400mH
50.36-Aug 5London

1971

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
400mH
52.61-Aug 10Helsinki European Championships

1968

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
4x400m
3:01.21-Oct 20The XIX Olympic Games, Estadio Olímpico, Ciudad de México
4x400m
3:03.67-Oct 19The XIX Olympic Games, Estadio Olímpico, Ciudad de México
400mH
49.03-Oct 15The XIX Olympic Games, Estadio Olímpico, Ciudad de México
400mH
49.37-Oct 14The XIX Olympic Games, Estadio Olímpico, Ciudad de México
400mH
50.31-Oct 13The XIX Olympic Games, Estadio Olímpico, Ciudad de México

1967

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
400mH
50.2HT-Sep 2Tokyo Universiade, Tokyo
400mH
51.7HT-Aug 12London
400mH
50.5HT-Jul 23European Cup Semi Final, Duisburg

1966

7 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
4x400m
3:05.9HT-Sep 4Budapest European Championships
4x400m
3:07.2HT-Sep 3Budapest European Championships
400mH
50.7HT-Sep 1Budapest European Championships
400mH
54.2HT-Aug 31Budapest European Championships
4x400m
3:05.9HT-Aug 30Budapest European Championships
400mH
54.2HT-Aug 30Budapest European Championships
400mH
50.7HT-Aug 30Budapest European Championships

Honours

🥈

Athina European Championships

400 Metres Hurdles

1969
🥈

Athina European Championships

400 Metres Hurdles

1969
🥉

The XIX Olympic Games

400 Metres Hurdles

1968
5

The XIX Olympic Games

4x400 Metres Relay

1968
🥈

Tokyo Universiade

400 Metres Hurdles

1967
5

Budapest European Championships

4x400 Metres Relay

1966
5

Budapest European Championships

4x400 Metres Relay

1966
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is John Sherwood's 400 m hurdles personal best?

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.

Which events does John Sherwood compete in?

John Sherwood competes in the 400 m hurdles.

How did John Sherwood perform in 1973?

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

How many medals has John Sherwood won?

John Sherwood has won 1 Olympic Games medal.