Margaret Bailes

Margaret Bailes

United StatesUnited States
Born
Jan 23, 1951 (75 years old)
Events
100 m

Margaret Bailes is a United States sprinter, born on January 23, 1951. She competes primarily in the 100m, 200m and 4x100m.

Her personal bests include 11.1h in the 100m, 22.95 in the 200m and 42.88 in the 4x100m. She has earned 1 gold medal in major international competitions. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 100 m11.1h
#954 all-time
1968 season best10.8hSep 29, 1968 · Estadio Olímpico, Ciudad de México
Medals1Olympic Games: 1 gold

As of Nov 14, 2026: 100 m 11.1h (#954 all-time), 1968 season best 10.8h (Sep 29, 1968, Estadio Olímpico, Ciudad de México (MEX)) · Olympic Games: 1 gold · 75 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
100m1968United States 100 m all-time list11.1h1,178 pts#954
200mCiudad de México 1968United States 200 m all-time list22.951,140 pts#849
4x100mCiudad de México 1968United States 4 × 100 m all-time list42.88–

Medals

CompetitionsGoldSilverBronzeTotal
Olympic Games1––1

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1968100m 10.8h+4.0Sep 29, 1968Estadio Olímpico, Ciudad de México (MEX)
1968200m 22.95+1.7Oct 17, 1968Estadio Olímpico, Ciudad de México (MEX)
19684x100m 42.88–Oct 20, 1968Estadio Olímpico, Ciudad de México (MEX)
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Margaret Bailes's 100 m personal best is 11.1h, set on Aug 18, 1968, #954 on the all-time list.

Margaret Bailes competes in the 100 m.

1968 season best: 10.8h, set on Sep 29, 1968 in Estadio Olímpico, Ciudad de México (MEX).

Margaret Bailes has won 1 Olympic Games medal.