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Jon Ridgeon

Jon Ridgeon

GBRGBRMen
Birth dateFeb 14, 1967
BirthplaceBury St Edmunds, United Kingdom
Height1.83 m
Weight-

Jon Ridgeon is a renowned track and field athlete who devoted their career to competitive athletics. With years of dedicated training and consistent performances, Jon Ridgeon established themselves as a respected competitor at both national and international levels. The athlete demonstrated exceptional technical skills and maintained high standards of performance across multiple seasons. Their commitment to excellence and improvement drove them to pursue personal records and competitive success. Jon Ridgeon's career exemplified the dedication required to compete at elite levels of track and field athletics.

Jon Ridgeon's competitive achievements were highlighted by participation in world-class competitions including World Championships. These prestigious international events provided platforms to compete against the finest distance runners from around the globe. Such participation demanded exceptional preparation, peak athletic conditioning, and strategic race execution. The athlete's ability to compete effectively at championship level demonstrated their technical expertise and mental fortitude. Their performances at these elite competitions contributed significantly to their professional reputation and helped establish them as a top-tier competitor in their discipline.

Jon Ridgeon's career in competitive athletics demonstrates the importance of dedication, technical expertise, and consistent effort in achieving athletic success. Throughout their competitive years, they contributed meaningfully to track and field sports through their performances and athletic achievements. The athlete's career exemplifies how sustained commitment to athletic excellence yields lasting recognition and respect within the sporting community. After transitioning from elite competition, Jon Ridgeon's influence remained significant as younger athletes looked to their achievements as models for athletic development. Their legacy within track and field athletics continues as a testament to the value of disciplined training and unwavering commitment to competitive excellence.

Key facts
110 m hurdles
13.29
400 m hurdles
48.73
1996 season best
48.79
Aug 14, 1996 · Zürich (SUI)
Medals
World Championships: 1 silver
Age
59 years old

As of Sep 12, 2026: 110 m hurdles 13.29 (#182 all-time), 400 m hurdles 48.73 (#242 all-time), 1996 season best 48.79 (Aug 14, 1996, Zürich (SUI)) · World Championships: 1 silver · 59 years old

PB

Personal bests

* Wind-assisted (> 2.0 m/s)

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Medals

🥇🥈🥉Total
World Championships-1-1

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
1996
400mH
48.79-Aug 14, 1996
Zürich (SUI)
1993
400mH
50.42-May 30, 1993
Budapest (HUN)
1992
50MetresHu
6.58-Mar 14, 1992-Birmingham (GBR) (i)
1992
60mH
7.78-Mar 1, 1992
European Indoor Championships, Palazzo dello Sport, Genova (i)
1992
110mH
13.62-2.1May 9, 1992
Birmingham (GBR)
1992
200m
20.9h-1.8May 9, 1992
Birmingham (GBR)
1992
400m
46.75-Aug 23, 1992-Newham (GBR)
1992
400mH
48.73-Sep 6, 1992
Rieti (ITA)
1992
4x400m
3:03.95-Sep 27, 1992-Estadio Panamericano, La Habana (CUB)
1991
110mH
13.90+1.1Sep 8, 1991
Köln (GER)
1990
60mH
7.57-Feb 18, 1990
Budapest (HUN) (i)
1988
60mH
7.56-Feb 28, 1988
Budapest (HUN) (i)
1988
110mH
13.45+3.4Jul 29, 1988
Olympic Stadium, Seoul (KOR)
1987
60mH
7.60-Feb 22, 1987
European Indoor Championships, Arena Stade Couvert, Liévin (i)
1987
110mH
13.29+0.5Sep 3, 1987
IAAF World Championships
1987
200m
21.08+0.5Jul 26, 1987
Gateshead (GBR)
1986
100m
10.49-May 18, 1986
Houston, TX (USA)
1986
110mH
13.66+0.0Jun 7, 1986
Indianapolis, IN (USA)
1986
200MetresH
23.00+3.6Sep 7, 1986-Stoke-on-Trent (GBR)
1986
4x100m
39.80-Jul 20, 1986-Athina IAAF World Junior Championships
1985
60mH
7.68-Mar 3, 1985
European Indoor Championships
1985
100m
10.3h+2.5May 25, 1985
Cambridge, MA (USA)
1985
110mH
13.46+1.8Aug 23, 1985
European Junior Championships
1984
110mH
13.92-1.0Aug 18, 1984
London (GBR)

1996

27 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
400mH
50.39-Sep 21Réduit
400mH
49.45-Sep 1Rieti '96, Rieti
400mH
49.83-Aug 28Rovereto Palio Città della Quercia, Rovereto
400mH
49.69-Aug 25Sheffield McDonald's Games, Sheffield
400mH
49.54-Aug 19Gateshead BUPA Challenge, Gateshead
400mH
48.79-Aug 14Weltklasse Zürich, Zürich
400mH
49.04-Aug 11London Performance Games, London
400mH
49.43-Jul 31The XXVI Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Atlanta, GA
400mH
49.31-Jul 29The XXVI Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Atlanta, GA
400mH
49.31-Jul 26The XXVI Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Atlanta, GA
400mH
49.43-Jul 26The XXVI Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Atlanta, GA
400mH
49.25-Jul 12London KP Games, London
400mH
49.59-Jul 8Stockholm DN Galan, Stockholm
400mH
49.64-Jun 30Gateshead BUPA Games, Gateshead
400mH
49.54-Jun 27Malmö
400mH
49.55-Jun 25Helsinki World Games, Helsinki
400mH
49.16-Jun 16AAA Championships, Birmingham
400mH
49.84-Jun 1European Cup, Estadio de la Comunidad, Madrid
400mH
50.12-May 29Bratislava Slovnaft '96, Bratislava
400mH
49.87-May 25Cardiff
400mH
50.07-May 18Istanbul Club E.C. Gr.A, Istanbul
400mH
50.14-May 4Irvine, CA
400mH
50.98-Apr 20Walnut Mt. SAC Relays, Walnut, CA
400mH
50.13-Feb 29Melbourne NEC-Classic, Melbourne
400mH
50.02-Feb 25Hobart Optus Grand Prix, Hobart
400mH
50.39-Feb 16Melbourne
400mH
51.3HT-Feb 3Canberra

1993

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
400mH
50.42-May 30Budapest

1992

12 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
4x400m
3:03.95-Sep 27La Habana IAAF World Cup, Estadio Panamericano, La Habana
400mH
49.01-Sep 25La Habana IAAF World Cup
400mH
48.73-Sep 6Rieti
400m
46.75-Aug 23Newham
110mH
13.79-1.0Jul 2Stockholm DN Galan, Stockholm
200m
20.9HT-1.8May 9British Men's League Division 1, Birmingham
110mH
13.62-2.1May 9British Men's League Division 1, Birmingham
50MetresHu
6.58-Mar 14Birmingham (i)
60mH
7.78-Mar 1European Indoor Championships, Palazzo dello Sport, Genova (i)
60mH
7.81-Mar 1European Indoor Championships, Palazzo dello Sport, Genova (i)
60mH
7.81-Feb 28European Indoor Championships, Palazzo dello Sport, Genova (i)
60mH
7.78-Feb 28European Indoor Championships, Palazzo dello Sport, Genova (i)

1991

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
110mH
13.90+1.1Sep 8Köln

1990

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
60mH
7.57-Feb 18Budapest Tricotext Cup, Budapest (i)

1988

8 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
110mH
13.52+1.5Sep 26The XXIV Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Seoul
110mH
13.68+0.0Sep 26The XXIV Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Seoul
110mH
13.75-Sep 25The XXIV Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Seoul
110mH
13.74+1.0Sep 25The XXIV Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Seoul
110mH
13.62+0.3Sep 3Athina
110mH
13.83-0.8Aug 14Gateshead
110mH
14.18-2.7Aug 12Budapest
110mH
13.75-0.7Aug 7Birmingham AAA Championships, Birmingham
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Honours

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AAA Championships

400 Metres Hurdles

1996
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La Habana IAAF World Cup

400 Metres Hurdles

1992
4

European Indoor Championships

60 Metres Hurdles

1992
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La Habana IAAF World Cup

4x400 Metres Relay

1992
🥈

European Indoor Championships

60 Metres Hurdles

1988
5

The XXIV Olympic Games

110 Metres Hurdles

1988
4

European Indoor Championships

60 Metres Hurdles

1987
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Zagreb Universiade

110 Metres Hurdles

1987
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IAAF World Championships

110 Metres Hurdles

1987
🥈

Athina IAAF World Junior Championships

110 Metres Hurdles

1986
5

Edinburgh Commonwealth Games

110 Metres Hurdles

1986
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Athina IAAF World Junior Championships

4x100 Metres Relay

1986
6

Stuttgart European Championships

110 Metres Hurdles

1986
6

Stuttgart European Championships

110 Metres Hurdles

1986
5

Edinburgh Commonwealth Games

110 Metres Hurdles

1986
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European Junior Championships

110 Metres Hurdles

1985
6

European Indoor Championships

60 Metres Hurdles

1985
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Jon Ridgeon's 110 m hurdles personal best?

Jon Ridgeon's 110 m hurdles personal best is 13.29, set on Jul 15, 1987 in Zagreb (CRO), #182 on the all-time list.

Which events does Jon Ridgeon compete in?

Jon Ridgeon competes in the 110 m hurdles and 400 m hurdles.

How did Jon Ridgeon perform in 1996?

1996 season best: 48.79, set on Aug 14, 1996 in Zürich (SUI).

How many medals has Jon Ridgeon won?

Jon Ridgeon has won 1 World Championships medal.