Les Laing
JamaicaRetired- Born
- Feb 19, 1925
- Birthplace
- Linstead, Saint Catherine (JAM)
- Height
- 1.64 m
- Weight
- 55 kg
Les Laing is a Jamaica sprinter, born on February 19, 1925 in Linstead, Saint Catherine (JAM). Standing 1.64 m and weighing 55 kg, He competes primarily in the 100m and 200m.
His personal bests include 11.06 in the 100m and 21.45 in the 200m. He has earned 1 gold medal in major international competitions.
1952 season best21.45Jul 23, 1952
Medals1Olympic Games: 1 gold
Last competitionThe XV Olympic GamesJul 27, 1952 · 3:04.04
As of Nov 1, 2026: 1952 season best 21.45 (Jul 23, 1952) · Last competition: The XV Olympic Games, Jul 27, 1952, 3:04.04 · Olympic Games: 1 gold · 101 years old · Retired
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Medals
| Competitions | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympic Games | 1 | – | – | 1 |
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1952 | 200m | 21.45 | – | Jul 23, 1952 | The XV Olympic Games |
| 1948 | 100m | 11.06 | – | Jul 30, 1948 | The XIV Olympic Games |
| 1948 | 200m | 21.8h | – | Aug 2, 1948 | The XIV Olympic Games |