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Linval Laird

Linval Laird

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Birth dateJun 23, 1969
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Linval Laird is a Jamaica sprinter, born on June 23, 1969. He competes primarily in the 400m, 4x400m and 4x400Metre.

His personal bests include 45.49 in the 400m, 2:59.98 in the 4x400m, 3:05.13 in the 4x400Metre and 46.61 in the 400m-short-track. He has earned 3 silver and 1 bronze medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Jamaica.

Key facts
400 m
45.49
#965 all-time
1999 season best
46.82
Apr 9, 1999 · Knoxville, TN (USA)
1999 season best
Medals
World Championships: 1 silver
Age
57 years old

As of Sep 14, 2026: 400 m 45.49 (#965 all-time), 1999 season best 46.82 (Apr 9, 1999, Knoxville, TN (USA)) · World Championships: 1 silver · 57 years old

PB

Personal bests

45.49
#965 all-time
2:59.98
3:05.13
46.61
🏅

Medals

🥇🥈🥉Total
World Championships-1-1

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
1999
400m
46.82-Apr 9, 1999
↓
Knoxville, TN (USA)
1999
400m-short-track
48.47-Jan 31, 1999
↓
Boston, MA (USA) (i)
1999
4x400Metre
3:05.13-Mar 7, 1999
↑
IAAF World Indoor Championships, Green Dome, Maebashi (i)
1998
400m
46.02-May 3, 1998
↓
La Gosier (FRA)
1998
400m-short-track
47.95-Jan 31, 1998
↓
Boston, MA (USA) (i)
1997
400m
45.49-Jun 26, 1997
↓
San Juan CAC Championships
1997
400m-short-track
47.01-Mar 8, 1997
↓
IAAF World Indoor Championships
1997
4x400m
2:59.98-Aug 9, 1997
↑
IAAF World Championships, Olympic Stadium, Athina
1997
4x400Metre
3:08.11-Mar 9, 1997
↑
IAAF World Indoor Championships
1996
400m
45.83-Jun 29, 1996
↓
Kingston (JAM)
1995
4x400m
3:04.77-Sep 3, 1995
↑
Fukuoka Universiade
1994
400m
46.01-Jul 2, 1994
↓
Kingston (JAM)
1994
400m-short-track
46.61-Jan 29, 1994
↓
Boston, MA (USA) (i)

1999

10 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
400m
46.82-Apr 9Knoxville Sea Ray Relays Open, Knoxville, TN
400m
47.17-Mar 26Gainesville Florida Relays Coll, Gainesville, FL
4x400Metre
3:05.13-Mar 7IAAF World Indoor Championships, Green Dome, Maebashi (i)
4x400Metre
3:08.90-Mar 6IAAF World Indoor Championships, Green Dome, Maebashi (i)
4x400Metre
3:05.13-Mar 5IAAF World Indoor Championships, Green Dome, Maebashi (i)
4x400Metre
3:08.90-Mar 5IAAF World Indoor Championships, Green Dome, Maebashi (i)
400m-short-track
48.51-Feb 13Boston, MA (i)
400m-short-track
48.47-Jan 31Boston Terrier Classic, Boston, MA (i)
400m-short-track
48.5HT-Jan 24Boston, MA (i)
400m-short-track
48.56-Jan 24Boston, MA (i)

1998

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
400m
46.61-Jun 27Jamaican Championships
400m
46.02-May 3Gosier CAC Permit Meeting, La Gosier
400m-short-track
47.95-Jan 31Boston Terrier Classic, Boston, MA (i)

1997

18 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
400m
45.54-Aug 30Catania Universiade, Catania
400m
46.12-Aug 29Catania Universiade, Catania
400m
45.77-Aug 28Catania Universiade, Catania
4x400m
2:59.98-Aug 9IAAF World Championships, Olympic Stadium, Athina
4x400m
2:59.98-Aug 2IAAF World Championships, Olympic Stadium, Athina
400m
45.49-Jun 26San Juan CAC Championships
400m
45.62-Jun 21Kingston Jamaican Championships, Kingston
400m
45.77-Jun 20Kingston Jamaican Championships, Kingston
400m
45.73-Jun 19Kingston Jamaican Championships, Kingston
400m
46.02-Apr 5Miami Coral Gables Gatorade Invitational, Coral Gables, FL
400m
46.64-Mar 29Gainesville Florida Relays Invitational, Gainesville, FL
4x400Metre
3:08.11-Mar 9IAAF World Indoor Championships
400m-short-track
47.01-Mar 8IAAF World Indoor Championships
400m-short-track
47.01-Mar 7IAAF World Indoor Championships
4x400Metre
3:08.11-Mar 7IAAF World Indoor Championships
400m-short-track
47.18-Mar 7IAAF World Indoor Championships
400m-short-track
47.39-Jan 25Allston Commonwealth Invitational, Allston, MA (i)
400m
46.90-Jan 19Allston, MA

1996

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
400m
45.83-Jun 29Jamaican Championships, Kingston
400m
46.27-Jun 29Jamaican Championships, Kingston
400m
46.32-May 11Princeton, NJ

1995

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
4x400m
3:04.77-Sep 3Fukuoka Universiade

1994

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
400m
46.01-Jul 2Kingston NC, Kingston
400m-short-track
46.61-Jan 29Boston, MA (i)

Honours

4

IAAF World Indoor Championships

4x400 Metres Relay Short Track

1999
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IAAF World Championships

4x400 Metres Relay

1997
🥈

IAAF World Indoor Championships

4x400 Metres Relay Short Track

1997
🥈

San Juan CAC Championships

400 Metres

1997
🥉

Catania Universiade

400 Metres

1997
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Linval Laird's 400 m personal best?

Linval Laird's 400 m personal best is 45.49, set on Jun 26, 1997 in San Juan (PUR), #965 on the all-time list.

Which events does Linval Laird compete in?

Linval Laird competes in the 400 m.

How did Linval Laird perform in 1999?

1999 season best: 46.82, set on Apr 9, 1999 in Knoxville, TN (USA).

How many medals has Linval Laird won?

Linval Laird has won 1 World Championships medal.