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Lyn Tillett

Lyn Tillett

AUSAUSWomen
Birth dateAug 15, 1953
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Lyn Tillett is a Australia sprinter, born on August 15, 1953. She competes primarily in the 200m, 100mH and HJ.

Her personal bests include 24.36 in the 200m, 14.26 in the 100mH, 1.60 in the HJ, 6.70 in the LJ and 11.46 in the SP. She has earned 1 gold medal in major international competitions. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Australia.

Key facts
Long Jump
6.70
#446 all-time
1979 season best
5.91
Aug 24, 1979 · Olympic Stadium, Montréal (CAN)
1979 season best
Last competition
Montréal IAAF World Cup
Aug 24, 1979 · 5.91
Montréal IAAF World Cup
Age
73 years old

As of Sep 20, 2026: Long Jump 6.70 (#446 all-time), 1979 season best 5.91 (Aug 24, 1979, Olympic Stadium, Montréal (CAN)) · Last competition: Montréal IAAF World Cup, Aug 24, 1979, 5.91 · 73 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
1979
LJ
5.91-2.7Aug 24, 1979
↑
Montréal IAAF World Cup
1978
LJ
6.70-Mar 18, 1978
↑
Brisbane (AUS)
1977
LJ
6.60-Feb 2, 1977
↑
Melbourne (AUS)
1972
HJ
1.60-Sep 2, 1972-The XX Olympic Games
1972
LJ
6.60-Aug 23, 1972
↑
München (GER)
1972
SP
11.46-Sep 1, 1972-Olympiastadion, München (GER)
1972
100mH
14.26-Sep 2, 1972-The XX Olympic Games
1972
200m
24.36-Sep 3, 1972-Olympiastadion, München (GER)
1972
Pent
4258-Sep 3, 1972-Olympiastadion, München (GER)

1979

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
LJ
5.91-2.7Aug 24Montréal IAAF World Cup

1978

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
LJ
6.44-Jul 22Hannover
LJ
6.58-Jul 19Rhede
LJ
6.53-Jul 13Athletissima Lausanne, Lausanne
LJ
6.70-Mar 18Brisbane

1977

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
LJ
6.59-Dec 4Canberra
LJ
6.54+0.0Sep 4Düsseldorf IAAF World Cup, Rheinstadion, Düsseldorf
LJ
6.54-Mar 19Auckland
LJ
6.45-Mar 5Sydney NC, Sydney
LJ
6.60-Feb 2Melbourne

1972

8 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
200m
24.36-Sep 3The XX Olympic Games, Olympiastadion, München - Combined Events
Pent
4258-Sep 3The XX Olympic Games, Olympiastadion, München
LJ
6.44-Sep 3The XX Olympic Games, Olympiastadion, München - Combined Events
HJ
1.60-Sep 2The XX Olympic Games
100mH
14.26-Sep 2The XX Olympic Games
SP
11.46-Sep 1The XX Olympic Games, Olympiastadion, München - Combined Events
LJ
5.99+0.7Aug 31The XX Olympic Games, Olympiastadion, München
LJ
6.60-Aug 23München

Honours

7

Montréal IAAF World Cup

Long Jump

1979
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Düsseldorf IAAF World Cup

Long Jump

1977
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Lyn Tillett's Long Jump personal best?

Lyn Tillett's Long Jump personal best is 6.70, set on Mar 18, 1978 in Brisbane (AUS), #446 on the all-time list.

Which events does Lyn Tillett compete in?

Lyn Tillett competes in the Long Jump.

How did Lyn Tillett perform in 1979?

1979 season best: 5.91, set on Aug 24, 1979 in Olympic Stadium, Montréal (CAN). Last competition: Montréal IAAF World Cup on Aug 24, 1979, 5.91.