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Mario Vernon-Watson

Mario Vernon-Watson

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Birth dateApr 26, 1971
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Mario Vernon-Watson is a Jamaica middle-distance runner, born on April 26, 1971. He competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and 4x400m.

His personal bests include 1:45.58 in the 800m, 3:45.74 in the 1500m, 3:03.82 in the 4x400m, 1:47.33 in the 800m-short-track and 2:19.96 in the 1000m. He has earned 1 gold and 3 silver medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Jamaica.

Key facts
800 Metres Short Track
1:47.33
1000 Metres Short Track
2:19.96
2004 season best
1:51.20
May 1, 2004 · Fairfax, VA (USA)
2004 season best
Last competition
Jamaican Championships
Jun 27, 2004 · 1:51.75
Jamaican Championships
Age
55 years old

As of Sep 14, 2026: 800 Metres Short Track 1:47.33, 1000 Metres Short Track 2:19.96, 2004 season best 1:51.20 (May 1, 2004, Fairfax, VA (USA)) · Last competition: Jamaican Championships, Jun 27, 2004, 1:51.75 · 55 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2004
800m
1:51.20-May 1, 2004
↓
Fairfax, VA (USA)
2000
800m
1:47.54-Jul 22, 2000
↓
Jamaican Championships
2000
800m-short-track
1:49.94-Jan 29, 2000
↓
Fairfax, VA (USA) (i)
2000
1000m
2:19.96-Feb 12, 2000
↑
Boston, MA (USA) (i)
2000
1000m-short-track
2:19.96-Feb 12, 2000
↑
Boston, MA (USA) (i)
2000
1500m
3:47.46-Apr 14, 2000
↓
Knoxville, TN (USA)
1999
800m
1:46.65-May 26, 1999
↓
Nassau (BAH)
1999
800m-short-track
1:48.4h-Feb 13, 1999
↓
Boston, MA (USA) (i)
1999
1000m-short-track
2:22.78-Feb 7, 1999
↑
Boston, MA (USA) (i)
1999
1000m
2:22.78-Feb 7, 1999
↑
Boston, MA (USA) (i)
1999
4x400m
3:03.82-Jun 27, 1999
↑
Bridgetown CAC Championships
1999
1500m
3:45.74-Apr 10, 1999
↓
Tempe, AZ (USA)
1998
800m
1:47.24-May 16, 1998
↓
Harrisonburg, VA (USA)
1998
800m-short-track
1:48.36-Feb 14, 1998
↓
Boston, MA (USA) (i)
1998
1000m-short-track
2:21.94-Feb 20, 1998
↑
Boston, MA (USA) (i)
1998
1000m
2:21.94-Feb 20, 1998
↑
Boston, MA (USA) (i)
1997
800m
1:46.32-Apr 8, 1997
↓
Cape Town (RSA)
1997
800m-short-track
1:47.33-Jan 25, 1997
↓
Boston, MA (USA) (i)
1997
1000m-short-track
2:24.32-Jan 18, 1997
↑
Hamilton (CAN) (i)
1997
1000m
2:24.32-Jan 18, 1997
↑
Hamilton (CAN) (i)
1996
800m
1:45.58-May 4, 1996
↓
Fairfax, VA (USA)
1996
800m-short-track
1:48.51-Feb 24, 1996
↓
Fairfax, VA (USA) (i)
1995
800m
1:45.86-Jul 22, 1995
↓
Caorle (ITA)
1995
4x400m
3:04.77-Sep 3, 1995
↑
Fukuoka Universiade

2004

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
1:51.75-Jun 27Jamaican Championships
800m
1:51.58-Jun 27Jamaican Championships
800m
1:51.61-May 8Harrisonburg James Madison Invitational, Harrisonburg, VA
800m
1:51.20-May 1Fairfax Patriot Open, Fairfax, VA

2000

10 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
1:47.54-Jul 22Jamaican Championships
800m
1:50.20-Jul 20Jamaican Championships, Kingston
800m
1:50.44-Jul 9Halifax
800m
1:48.33-Jun 17Raleigh Pontiac GP Invitational, Raleigh, NC
800m
1:49.09-May 12Harrisonburg, VA
800m
1:49.77-May 6Fairfax George Mason Invitational, Fairfax, VA
1500m
3:47.46-Apr 14Knoxville Sea Ray Relay Open, Knoxville, TN
1000m-short-track
2:23.43-Feb 27Cedar Falls, IA (i)
1000m-short-track
2:19.96-Feb 12Boston St. Valentine Invitational, Boston, MA (i)
800m-short-track
1:49.94-Jan 29Fairfax Adidas Invitational, Fairfax, VA (i)

1999

15 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
1:48.19-Jul 25Winnipeg Pan American Games, Winnipeg
800m
1:47.64-Jul 24Winnipeg Pan American Games, Winnipeg
4x400m
3:03.82-Jun 27Bridgetown CAC Championships
800m
1:46.92-Jun 26Bridgetown CAC Championships, Bridgetown
800m
1:47.58-Jun 19Jamaican Championships
800m
1:46.65-May 26Nassau Bahamas Invitational, Nassau
800m
1:48.83-May 15Harrisonburg JMU Invitational, Harrisonburg, VA
800m
1:49.13-May 8Fort-de-France Meeting Dela Martinique, Fort-de-France
800m
1:49.97-May 1Fairfax GMU Spring Invitational, Fairfax, VA
1500m
3:45.74-Apr 10Tempe Sun Angel Track Classic, Tempe, AZ
800m-short-track
1:49.18-Feb 19Fairfax, VA (i)
800m-short-track
1:48.4HT-Feb 13Boston, MA (i)
1000m-short-track
2:22.78-Feb 7New Balance Invitational, Boston, MA (i)
800m-short-track
1:49.99-Jan 23Blacksburg Pepsi Invitational, Blacksburg, VA (i)
800m-short-track
1:50.34-Jan 10Saskatoon Columbus Invitational, Saskatoon (i)

1998

9 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
1:47.24-May 16Harrisonburg James Madison Invitational, Harrisonburg, VA
800m
1:48.69-May 9Fairfax Mason/Adidas Invitational, Fairfax, VA
800m
1:50.34-May 1Fort-de-France
800m
1:50.31-Apr 11El Paso, TX
1000m-short-track
2:21.94-Feb 20New Balance Invitational, Boston, MA (i)
800m-short-track
1:48.36-Feb 14Boston St. Valentine's Invitational, Boston, MA (i)
800m-short-track
1:50.15-Jan 31Boston Terrier Classic, Boston, MA (i)
1000m-short-track
2:27.97-Jan 18Hamilton (i)
800m-short-track
1:54.14-Jan 11Saskatoon KC, Saskatoon (i)

1997

12 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
1:49.52-Aug 5IAAF World Championships, Olympic Stadium, Athina
800m
1:46.96-Aug 4IAAF World Championships, Olympic Stadium, Athina
800m
1:46.96-Aug 2IAAF World Championships, Olympic Stadium, Athina
800m
1:49.52-Aug 2IAAF World Championships, Olympic Stadium, Athina
800m
1:47.86-Jun 27San Juan CAC Championships, San Juan
800m
1:48.28-Jun 20Kingston Jamaican Championships, Kingston
800m
1:47.07-May 29Sevilla Gran Premio Diputacion, Sevilla
800m
1:48.91-May 10Osaka Japan Grand Prix, Osaka
800m
1:47.91-May 4Rio de Janeiro GP Brasil de Atletismo, Rio de Janeiro
800m
1:46.32-Apr 8Cape Town ASA Engen GP Final, Cape Town
800m
1:46.67-Apr 2Pretoria All Africa International, Pretoria
800m
1:48.25-Mar 27Pietersburg
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Honours

6

Winnipeg Pan American Games

800 Metres

1999
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Bridgetown CAC Championships

4x400 Metres Relay

1999
🥈

Bridgetown CAC Championships

800 Metres

1999
🥇

Jamaican Championships

800 Metres

1999
6

Winnipeg Pan American Games

800 Metres

1999
🥈

San Juan CAC Championships

800 Metres

1997
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Mario Vernon-Watson's 800 Metres Short Track personal best?

Mario Vernon-Watson's 800 Metres Short Track personal best is 1:47.33, set on Jan 25, 1997 in Boston, MA (USA) (i).

Which events does Mario Vernon-Watson compete in?

Mario Vernon-Watson competes in the 800 Metres Short Track and 1000 Metres Short Track.

How did Mario Vernon-Watson perform in 2004?

2004 season best: 1:51.20, set on May 1, 2004 in Fairfax, VA (USA). Last competition: Jamaican Championships on Jun 27, 2004, 1:51.75.