Lou Jones
United StatesRetired- Born
- Jan 15, 1932
- Birthplace
- New Rochelle, New York (USA)
- Height
- 1.83 m
- Weight
- 76 kg
Lou Jones is a United States sprinter, born on January 15, 1932 in New Rochelle, New York (USA). Standing 1.83 m and weighing 76 kg, He competes primarily in the 400m.
His personal bests include 47.32 in the 400m. He has earned 1 gold medal in major international competitions.
1956 season best47.32Nov 28, 1956
Medals1Olympic Games: 1 gold
Last competitionThe XVI Olympic GamesDec 1, 1956 · 3:04.81
As of Nov 14, 2026: 1956 season best 47.32 (Nov 28, 1956) · Last competition: The XVI Olympic Games, Dec 1, 1956, 3:04.81 · Olympic Games: 1 gold · 94 years old · Retired
Personal bests
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Medals
| Competitions | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympic Games | 1 | – | – | 1 |
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 | 400m | 47.32 | – | Nov 28, 1956 | The XVI Olympic Games |