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Lester Benjamin

Lester Benjamin

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Birth dateSep 14, 1963
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Lester Benjamin is a Curaçao sprinter, born on September 14, 1963. He competes primarily in the 100m, 4x100m and LJ.

His personal bests include 10.28 in the 100m, 40.14 in the 4x100m and 8.02 in the LJ. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Curaçao.

Key facts
Long Jump
8.02
#931 all-time
100 m
10.28
1988 season best
8.16
May 8, 1988 · Knoxville, TN (USA)
1988 season best
Record
National record · Long Jump 8.02
National record
Age
62 years old

As of Sep 13, 2026: Long Jump 8.02 (#931 all-time), 100 m 10.28, 1988 season best 8.16 (May 8, 1988, Knoxville, TN (USA)) · National record (Long Jump) · 62 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
1988
LJ
8.16-May 8, 1988
↓
Knoxville, TN (USA)
1987
LJ
8.01+5.0Aug 16, 1987
↓
Hoosier Dome, Indianapolis, IN (USA) (i)
1985
LJ
7.88-May 4, 1985
↓
Athens, GA (USA)
1985
100m
10.28+4.0Apr 6, 1985
↑
Austin, TX (USA)
1984
LJ
8.02-May 12, 1984
↓
Baton Rouge, LA (USA)
1984
100m
10.33+1.4May 12, 1984
↑
Baton Rouge, LA (USA)
1984
4x100m
40.14-Aug 11, 1984-Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles, CA (USA)
1983
LJ
7.89+0.8Aug 24, 1983
↓
Caracas (VEN)
1983
100m
10.76-1.0Aug 7, 1983
↑
IAAF World Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki

1988

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
LJ
8.16-May 8St. John's
LJ
7.97-Apr 16Knoxville, TN

1987

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
LJ
NM-Aug 29IAAF World Championships
LJ
8.01+5.0Aug 16Indianapolis Pan American Games, Indianapolis, IN
LJ
7.48-Mar 6IAAF World Indoor Championships, Hoosier Dome, Indianapolis, IN (i)

1985

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
100m
10.46+1.4May 30Austin NCAA Championships, Austin, TX
LJ
7.88-May 4Athens, GA
100m
10.28+4.0Apr 6Athens, GA

1984

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
4x100m
40.14-Aug 11The XXIII Olympic Games, Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles, CA
4x100m
40.70-Aug 10The XXIII Olympic Games, Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles, CA
LJ
7.57-2.0Aug 5The XXIII Olympic Games, Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles, CA
LJ
8.02-May 12Baton Rouge, LA
100m
10.33+1.4May 12Baton Rouge, LA

1983

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
LJ
7.89+0.8Aug 24Caracas Pan American Games, Caracas
LJ
7.81+1.6Aug 9IAAF World Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki
LJ
7.81+1.6Aug 7IAAF World Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki
100m
10.86+0.8Aug 7IAAF World Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki
100m
10.76-1.0Aug 7IAAF World Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki

Honours

4

Indianapolis Pan American Games

Long Jump

1987
4

Indianapolis Pan American Games

Long Jump

1987
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Lester Benjamin's Long Jump personal best?

Lester Benjamin's Long Jump personal best is 8.02, set on May 12, 1984 in Baton Rouge, LA (USA), #931 on the all-time list.

Which events does Lester Benjamin compete in?

Lester Benjamin competes in the Long Jump and 100 m.

How did Lester Benjamin perform in 1988?

1988 season best: 8.16, set on May 8, 1988 in Knoxville, TN (USA).