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Lynda Tolbert-Goode

USAWomen

Birth dateOct 3, 1967

BirthplaceWashington, D.C., United States

Height1.63 m

Weight-

Lynda Tolbert-Goode, née Lynda Tolbert, (October 3, 1967, in Washington, D.C.) is a retired American hurdler and sprinter.

She claimed the bronze medal in the women's 100 m hurdles event at the 1993 World Championships in Stuttgart, Germany.

Representing the Arizona State Sun Devils track and field team, Tolbert-Goode won the 1988 and 1990 NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships in the 100 m hurdles. Their athletic achievements and dedication to the sport have made them a notable figure in track and field history.

Key facts

100 m hurdles

12.66

#149 all-time

60 m hurdles

7.93

1998 season best

12.86

May 1, 1998 · New Orleans, LA (USA)

Last competition

US Championships

Jun 21, 1998 · 13.59

US Championships

Medals

Olympic Games: 1 bronze · World Championships: 1 bronze

Age

58 years old

As of Sep 29, 2026: 100 m hurdles 12.66 (#149 all-time), 60 m hurdles 7.93, 1998 season best 12.86 (May 1, 1998, New Orleans, LA (USA)) · Last competition: US Championships, Jun 21, 1998, 13.59 · Olympic Games: 1 bronze · World Championships: 1 bronze · 58 years old

Personal bests

100mH

12.66*

#149 all-time

60mH

7.93

50MetresHu

6.89

55mH

7.44

55m

6.81

* Wind-assisted (> 2.0 m/s)

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Medals

	🥇	🥈	🥉	Total
Olympic Games	-	-	1	1
World Championships	-	-	1	1
Total	-	-	2	2

Performance Charts

Season bests

Season	Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Trend	Competitions
1998	100mH	12.86	+2.3	May 1, 1998	↑	New Orleans, LA (USA)
1997	60mH	8.14	-	Feb 22, 1997	↓	Fairfax, VA (USA) (i)
1997	100mH	13.06	+1.0	May 10, 1997	↑	Modesto, CA (USA)
1996	60mH	8.27	-	Feb 12, 1996	↓	Maebashi (JPN) (i)
1996	100mH	12.69	+0.6	Jun 23, 1996	↑	USA Championships
1995	60mH	7.93	-	Mar 5, 1995	↓	Atlanta, GA (USA) (i)
1994	100mH	12.90	+0.0	May 28, 1994	↑	San José (USA)
1993	100mH	12.67	+0.2	Aug 20, 1993	↑	IAAF World Championships, Gottlieb-Daimler Stadion, Stuttgart
1992	100mH	12.66	+4.7	Jul 6, 1992	↑	Stade Olympique de la Pontaise, Lausanne (SUI)
1990	50MetresHu	6.89	-	Jan 19, 1990	-	Los Angeles, CA (USA) (i)
1990	55mH	7.44	-	Mar 9, 1990	↑	NCAA Div. I Indoor Championships
1990	100mH	12.82	+1.9	Jun 24, 1990	↑	Dijon (FRA)
1989	100mH	12.75	+0.1	Jun 16, 1989	↑	Houston, TX (USA)
1988	55mH	7.50	-	Feb 26, 1988	↑	USA Indoor Championships
1988	60mH	8.06	-	Feb 19, 1988	↓	Inglewood, CA (USA) (i)
1988	100mH	12.75	-	Jun 18, 1988	↑	Letzigrund, Zürich (SUI)
1987	55m	6.81	-	Mar 14, 1987	-	NCAA Div. I Indoor Championships
1987	100mH	13.24	+0.6	Jun 6, 1987	↑	Baton Rouge NCAA Championships

1998

5 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
100mH	13.59	-1.2	Jun 21	US Championships
100mH	13.16	+1.1	Jun 20	US Championships, New Orleans, LA
100mH	12.94	+4.1	May 31	Eugene Prefontaine Classic, Eugene, OR
100mH	12.86	+2.3	May 1	Fort-de-France
100mH	13.01	+3.4	Apr 19	Walnut Mt. SAC Relays Invitational, Walnut, CA

1997

5 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
100mH	13.06	+1.0	May 10	Modesto Relays, Modesto, CA
100mH	13.07	+1.7	Apr 20	Walnut Mt. SAC Relays, Walnut, CA
100mH	13.24	-1.3	Apr 5	Tempe Sun Angel, Tempe, AZ
60mH	8.14	-	Feb 22	Fairfax Mobil Invitational, Fairfax, VA (i)
60mH	8.17	-	Feb 8	Maebashi Gunma International, Maebashi (i)

1996

18 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
100mH	13.31	-2.1	Sep 16	Tokyo Toto Super Meet, Tokyo
100mH	13.01	+0.2	Aug 16	Köln Int. Sparkassen Cup, Köln
100mH	13.10	-1.2	Aug 14	Weltklasse Zürich, Zürich
100mH	12.89	+0.6	Aug 10	Monte Carlo Herculis-Vittel, Monaco
100mH	13.11	+0.2	Jul 31	The XXVI Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Atlanta, GA
100mH	12.77	+0.7	Jul 31	The XXVI Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Atlanta, GA
100mH	12.97	+1.7	Jul 29	The XXVI Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Atlanta, GA
100mH	12.78	+1.4	Jul 29	The XXVI Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Atlanta, GA
100mH	13.11	+0.2	Jul 26	The XXVI Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Atlanta, GA
100mH	12.97	+1.7	Jul 26	The XXVI Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Atlanta, GA
100mH	12.78	+1.4	Jul 26	The XXVI Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Atlanta, GA
100mH	12.77	+0.7	Jul 26	The XXVI Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Atlanta, GA
100mH	12.69	+0.6	Jun 23	USA Championships
100mH	12.74	+0.4	Jun 22	USA Championships, Atlanta, GA
100mH	12.94	+0.4	Jun 22	USA Championships, Atlanta, GA
100mH	12.78	+1.7	Jun 21	USA Championships, Atlanta, GA
100mH	12.95	-1.2	Apr 6	Tempe Sun Angel Classic, Tempe, AZ
60mH	8.27	-	Feb 12	Maebashi Green Dome Games, Maebashi (i)

1995

4 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
60mH	8.31	-	Mar 11	IAAF World Indoor Championships
60mH	8.31	-	Mar 10	IAAF World Indoor Championships
60mH	7.93	-	Mar 5	USA Indoor Championships, Atlanta, GA (i)
60mH	7.97	-	Mar 2	New York, NY (i)

1994

4 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
100mH	13.00	-	Jul 22	Oslo Bislett Games, Bislett Stadion, Oslo
100mH	12.90	+0.0	May 28	San José Bruce Jenner Classic, San José
100mH	13.25	+2.9	May 22	New York Games, New York, NY
100mH	13.29	+0.0	Apr 17	Walnut Mt. SAC Relays, Walnut, CA - Invitational Events

1993

10 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
100mH	12.67	+0.2	Aug 20	IAAF World Championships, Gottlieb-Daimler Stadion, Stuttgart
100mH	12.76	+0.3	Aug 19	IAAF World Championships, Gottlieb-Daimler Stadion, Stuttgart
100mH	12.90	-0.5	Aug 19	IAAF World Championships, Gottlieb-Daimler Stadion, Stuttgart
100mH	12.90	-0.5	Aug 14	IAAF World Championships, Gottlieb-Daimler Stadion, Stuttgart
100mH	12.67	+0.2	Aug 14	IAAF World Championships, Gottlieb-Daimler Stadion, Stuttgart
100mH	12.76	+0.3	Aug 14	IAAF World Championships, Gottlieb-Daimler Stadion, Stuttgart
100mH	13.40	-	Aug 7	Monaco Herculis, Stade Louis II, Monaco
100mH	12.99	-0.7	Aug 4	Weltklasse Zürich, Zürich
100mH	12.88	-	Aug 1	Köln ASV Sportfest der Weltklasse, Köln
100mH	12.87	-	Jul 7	Athletissima Lausanne, Stade Olympique de la Pontaise, Lausanne

1992

4 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
100mH	12.88	+0.8	Sep 6	Rieti
100mH	13.00	-0.9	Aug 19	Weltklasse Zürich, Zürich
100mH	13.10	-	Aug 6	The XXV Olympic Games, Estadio Olímpico, Barcelona
100mH	12.75	+0.4	Aug 6	The XXV Olympic Games, Estadio Olímpico, Barcelona

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Lynda Tolbert-Goode's 100 m hurdles personal best?

Lynda Tolbert-Goode's 100 m hurdles personal best is 12.66, set on Jul 6, 1992 in Villeneuve d'Ascq (FRA), #149 on the all-time list.

Which events does Lynda Tolbert-Goode compete in?

Lynda Tolbert-Goode competes in the 100 m hurdles and 60 m hurdles.

How did Lynda Tolbert-Goode perform in 1998?

1998 season best: 12.86, set on May 1, 1998 in New Orleans, LA (USA). Last competition: US Championships on Jun 21, 1998, 13.59.

How many medals has Lynda Tolbert-Goode won?

Lynda Tolbert-Goode has won 1 Olympic Games medal and 1 World Championships medal.

Lynda Tolbert-Goode

Personal bests

Medals

Performance Charts

Season bests

1998

1997

1996

1995

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