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Linsey Mcdonald

Linsey Mcdonald

GBRGBRWomen
Birth dateFeb 12, 1964
BirthplaceDunfermline, United Kingdom
Height1.60 m
Weight43 kg

Linsey Tarrel Macdonald (born 14 February 1964) is a former sprinter from Dunfermline, Fife, Scotland, who specialised in the 400 metres and competed at the 1980 Summer Olympics. She was nicknamed "The Fife Flyer" during her career.

Key facts
400 m
51.16
#453 all-time
300 Metres
36.46
1982 season best
52.09
Sep 7, 1982 · Olympic Stadium, Athina (GRE)
Last competition
Athina European Championships
Sep 11, 1982 · 3:25.82
Athina European Championships
Medals
Olympic Games: 1 bronze
Age
62 years old

As of Oct 3, 2026: 400 m 51.16 (#453 all-time), 300 Metres 36.46, 1982 season best 52.09 (Sep 7, 1982, Olympic Stadium, Athina (GRE)) · Last competition: Athina European Championships, Sep 11, 1982, 3:25.82 · Olympic Games: 1 bronze · 62 years old

PB

Personal bests

51.16
#453 all-time
4x100m
45.11
4x400m
3:25.82
300m
36.46
600mi
1:27.4HT
600m-short-tracki
1:27.4HT
600m-short-track
1:27.4HT
🏅

Medals

🥇🥈🥉Total
Olympic Games--11

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
1982
400m
52.09-Sep 7, 1982
↑
Athina European Championships
1982
4x400m
3:25.82-Sep 11, 1982
↑
Athina European Championships
1981
4x100m
45.11-Aug 23, 1981-European Junior Championships
1981
400m
54.24-Aug 22, 1981
↑
European Junior Championships
1981
600m-short-track
1:27.4h-Dec 12, 1981
→
-
1981
600mi
1:27.4h-Dec 12, 1981-Cosford (GBR) (i)
1981
600m-short-tracki
1:27.4h-Dec 12, 1981
→
Cosford (GBR) (i)
1980
300m
36.46-Jul 13, 1980-London (GBR)
1980
400m
51.16-Jun 15, 1980
↑
Moskva (URS)
1980
4x400m
3:27.5h-Aug 1, 1980
↑
Lenin Stadium, Moskva (URS)
1979
400m
52.76-Aug 18, 1979
↑
European Junior Championships
1979
4x400m
3:38.71-Aug 19, 1979
↑
European Junior Championships

1982

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
4x400m
3:25.82-Sep 11Athina European Championships
400m
52.09-Sep 7Athina European Championships
400m
52.09-Sep 6Athina European Championships
4x400m
3:25.82-Sep 6Athina European Championships
400m
52.30-Jul 31WAAA Ch., London

1981

7 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
600m-short-track
1:27.4HT-Dec 12Cosford (i)
4x100m
45.11-Aug 23European Junior Championships
400m
54.24-Aug 22European Junior Championships
400m
54.79-Aug 21European Junior Championships
400m
54.24-Aug 20European Junior Championships
4x100m
45.11-Aug 20European Junior Championships
400m
54.79-Aug 20European Junior Championships

1980

7 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
4x400m
3:27.5HT-Aug 1The XXII Olympic Games, Lenin Stadium, Moskva
4x400m
3:29.0HT-Jul 31The XXII Olympic Games
400m
52.40-Jul 28The XXII Olympic Games, Lenin Stadium, Moskva
400m
51.60-Jul 27The XXII Olympic Games, Lenin Stadium, Moskva
400m
52.57-Jul 25The XXII Olympic Games, Lenin Stadium, Moskva
300m
36.46-Jul 13London
400m
51.16-Jun 15Moskva

1979

9 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
4x400m
3:38.71-Aug 19European Junior Championships
400m
52.76-Aug 18European Junior Championships
4x400m
3:40.41-Aug 18European Junior Championships
400m
53.53-Aug 17European Junior Championships
400m
53.53-Aug 16European Junior Championships
4x400m
3:40.41-Aug 16European Junior Championships
400m
54.67-Aug 16European Junior Championships
4x400m
3:38.71-Aug 16European Junior Championships
400m
52.76-Aug 16European Junior Championships

Honours

5

Athina European Championships

4x400 Metres Relay

1982
5

Athina European Championships

4x400 Metres Relay

1982
🥉

European Junior Championships

400 Metres

1981
🥉

The XXII Olympic Games

4x400 Metres Relay

1980
8

The XXII Olympic Games

400 Metres

1980
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Linsey Mcdonald's 400 m personal best?

Linsey Mcdonald's 400 m personal best is 51.16, set on Jun 15, 1980 in Moskva (URS), #453 on the all-time list.

Which events does Linsey Mcdonald compete in?

Linsey Mcdonald competes in the 400 m and 300 Metres.

How did Linsey Mcdonald perform in 1982?

1982 season best: 52.09, set on Sep 7, 1982 in Olympic Stadium, Athina (GRE). Last competition: Athina European Championships on Sep 11, 1982, 3:25.82.

How many medals has Linsey Mcdonald won?

Linsey Mcdonald has won 1 Olympic Games medal.