John WRIGHTON

United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Born
Mar 10, 1933
Events
400 m

John WRIGHTON is a United Kingdom sprinter, born on March 10, 1933. He competes primarily in the 400m and 4x400m.

His personal bests include 46.3h in the 400m and 3:07.5h in the 4x400m. He has earned 2 gold medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United Kingdom.

Personal best · 400 m46.3h
1960 season best47.60Sep 3, 1960
Last competitionThe XVII Olympic GamesSep 8, 1960 · 3:08.47
The XVII Olympic Games

As of Nov 14, 2026: 400 m 46.3h, 1960 season best 47.60 (Sep 3, 1960) · Last competition: The XVII Olympic Games, Sep 8, 1960, 3:08.47 · 93 years old

Personal bests

WA points calculator →
DisciplineResultAll-time
400mStockholm 1958United Kingdom 400 m all-time list46.3h1,091 pts–
4x400mRoma 1960United Kingdom 4 × 400 m all-time list3:07.5h–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1960400m 47.60–Sep 3, 1960The XVII Olympic Games
1958400m 47.9h–Aug 23, 1958Stockholm European Championships
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

John WRIGHTON's 400 m personal best is 46.3h, set on Aug 21, 1958 in Olympiastadion, Stockholm (SWE).

John WRIGHTON competes in the 400 m.

1960 season best: 47.60, set on Sep 3, 1960. Last competition: The XVII Olympic Games on Sep 8, 1960, 3:08.47.