Lee Mcconnell
- Born
- Oct 9, 1978 (48 years old)
- Birthplace
- Glasgow, United Kingdom
- Events
- 400 m · 400 m hurdles
Lee McConnell (born 9 October 1978) is a retired Scottish athlete, who competed in the 400 metres and 400 metres hurdles having started her career as a high jumper.
She is a three-time Olympian who represented Great Britain in 2004, 2008 and 2012.
With 12 medals from major championships, McConnell is the third most decorated Scottish track and field athlete of all-time (after Eilidh Doyle with 19 medals and Laura Muir with 13). McConnell is a four-time World Championship bronze medallist in the 4 x 400 metres relay in 2005, 2007, 2009 and 2011, with the 2007 team setting the British record of 3:20.04. Her individual honours include winning a 2002 Commonwealth silver at 400 metres, 2002 European Championship bronze at 400 metres, and 2006 Commonwealth bronze at 400 metres hurdles.
As of Nov 3, 2026: 400 m 50.82 (#312 all-time), 400 m hurdles 55.25 (#270 all-time), 2013 season best 24.06 (Feb 17, 2013, Glasgow (GBR) (i)) · World Championships: 4 bronze · 48 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Medals
| Competitions | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Championships | – | – | 4 | 4 |
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 200m-short-track Indoor | 24.06 | – | Feb 17, 2013 | Glasgow (GBR) (i) |
| 2013 | 200m-short-track | 24.06 | – | Feb 17, 2013 | – |
| 2013 | 200m Indoor | 24.06 | – | Feb 17, 2013 | Glasgow (GBR) (i) |
| 2012 | 400m | 51.98 | – | Jun 28, 2012 | Helsinki European Championships |
| 2012 | 4x400m | 3:24.76 | – | Aug 11, 2012 | The XXX Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, London |
| 2011 | 200m | 23.48 | +1.3 | Jul 17, 2011 | Glasgow (GBR) |
| 2011 | 200m-short-track Indoor | 23.74 | – | Feb 6, 2011 | Sheffield (GBR) (i) |
| 2011 | 200m-short-track | 23.74 | – | Feb 6, 2011 | – |