Lorna Boothe

Lorna Boothe

Born
Dec 5, 1954 (71 years old)
Events
100 m hurdles · 60 m hurdles

Lorna Boothe is a United Kingdom hurdler, born on December 5, 1954. She competes primarily in the 100mH, 60mH and 60mH.

Her personal bests include 12.98 in the 100mH, 8.24 in the 60mH and 8.24 in the 60mH. She has earned 2 gold medals in major international competitions. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United Kingdom.

Personal best · 100 m hurdles12.98
1983 season best13.29Aug 12, 1983 · Olympiastadion, Helsinki
Personal best · 60 m hurdles8.24
Last competitionIAAF World Championships, Olympiastadion, HelsinkiAug 12, 1983 · 13.46

As of Nov 13, 2026: 100 m hurdles 12.98 (#724 all-time), 60 m hurdles 8.24, 1983 season best 13.29 (Aug 12, 1983, Olympiastadion, Helsinki (FIN)) · Last competition: IAAF World Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki, Aug 12, 1983, 13.46 · 71 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time
60mHIndoorSenftenberg 19788.241,107 pts–
60mH19788.241,107 pts–

* Wind-assisted (> 2.0 m/s)

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
198360mH Indoor8.32–Mar 5, 1983European Indoor Championships
1983100mH 13.29+2.3Aug 12, 1983IAAF World Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki
1982100mH 13.48-2.2Oct 1, 1982Brisbane (AUS)
1980100mH 13.86–Jul 27, 1980Lenin Stadium, Moskva (URS)
1979100mH 13.34+2.1Jul 1, 1979Cwmbran (GBR)
197860mH 8.24–Feb 17, 1978–
197860mH Indoor8.24–Feb 17, 1978Senftenberg (GER) (i)
1978100mH 12.98+3.6Aug 11, 1978London (GBR)
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Lorna Boothe's 100 m hurdles personal best is 12.98, set on Aug 11, 1978 in Edmonton (CAN), #724 on the all-time list.

Lorna Boothe competes in the 100 m hurdles and 60 m hurdles.

1983 season best: 13.29, set on Aug 12, 1983 in Olympiastadion, Helsinki (FIN). Last competition: IAAF World Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki on Aug 12, 1983, 13.46.