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Lashinda Demus
- Born
- Mar 10, 1983 (43 years old)
- Events
- 400 m hurdles · 400 Metres Short Track
Lashinda Demus is a United States sprinter, born on March 10, 1983. She competes primarily in the 100m, 200m and 400m.
Her personal bests include 11.61 in the 100m, 23.35 in the 200m, 51.09 in the 400m, 2:07.49 in the 800m and 12.93 in the 100mH. She has earned 26 gold, 4 silver and 1 bronze medals in major international competitions. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.
Personal best · 400 m hurdles52.47
2016 season best2:18.35Apr 8, 2016 · Mesa, AZ
Medals6Olympic Games: 1 gold · World Championships: 2 gold, 2 silver, 1 bronze
Personal best · 400 Metres Short Track51.76
As of Nov 2, 2026: 400 m hurdles 52.47 (#10 all-time), 400 Metres Short Track 51.76, 2016 season best 2:18.35 (Apr 8, 2016, Mesa, AZ (USA)) · Olympic Games: 1 gold · World Championships: 2 gold, 2 silver, 1 bronze · 43 years old
Personal bests
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* Wind-assisted (> 2.0 m/s)
Medals
| Competitions | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympic Games | 1 | – | – | 1 |
| World Championships | 2 | 2 | 1 | 5 |
| Total | 3 | 2 | 1 | 6 |
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 800m | 2:18.35 | – | Apr 8, 2016 | Mesa, AZ (USA) |
| 2015 | 400mH | 54.44 | – | Jun 28, 2015 | Hayward Field, Eugene, OR (USA) |
| 2015 | 800m | 2:12.45 | – | Mar 7, 2015 | Los Angeles, CA (USA) |
| 2014 | 100m | 11.89 | -0.3 | Apr 12, 2014 | Claremont, CA (USA) |
| 2014 | 200m | 23.99 | +1.6 | Mar 28, 2014 | Pasadena, CA (USA) |
| 2014 | 400m | 52.47 | – | Mar 14, 2014 | Los Angeles, CA (USA) |
| 2014 | 400mH | 55.17 | – | Jun 29, 2014 | Sacramento, CA (USA) |
| 2013 | 100m | 11.61 | +1.6 | May 11, 2013 | Azusa, CA (USA) |