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Mark Witherspoon

Mark Witherspoon

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Birth dateSep 3, 1963
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Mark Witherspoon is a United States sprinter, born on September 3, 1963. He competes primarily in the 100m, 200m and 400m.

His personal bests include 9.91 in the 100m, 20.12 in the 200m, 45.37 in the 400m, 37.93 in the 4x100m and 6.54 in the 60m. He has earned 1 silver and 1 bronze medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Key facts
100 m
9.91
#327 all-time
55 Metres
6.09
1998 season best
10.41
Apr 4, 1998 · Orlando, FL (USA)
1998 season best
Age
63 years old

As of Sep 12, 2026: 100 m 9.91 (#327 all-time), 55 Metres 6.09, 1998 season best 10.41 (Apr 4, 1998, Orlando, FL (USA)) · 63 years old

PB

Personal bests

9.91*
#327 all-time
20.12
#191 all-time
45.37
#784 all-time
37.93
6.54
6.09

* Wind-assisted (> 2.0 m/s)

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
1998
100m
10.41+1.6Apr 4, 1998
↓
Orlando, FL (USA)
1996
100m
10.29+3.0May 4, 1996
↓
Houston, TX (USA)
1996
200m
20.88+2.1May 4, 1996
↓
Marietta, OH (USA)
1995
100m
10.43-0.6Aug 22, 1995
↓
Linz (AUT)
1995
200m
20.91-0.2Aug 22, 1995
↓
Linz (AUT)
1994
55m
6.09-Feb 18, 1994
↑
Cedar Falls, IA (USA) (i)
1994
100m
10.19+0.9Jul 12, 1994
↓
Stockholm (SWE)
1994
200m
20.66+0.4Jul 30, 1994
↓
Hechtel (BEL)
1994
4x100m
39.33-Sep 10, 1994
↓
London IAAF World Cup
1993
100m
10.84-1.9Jul 23, 1993
↓
Crystal Palace, London (GBR)
1992
60m
6.59-Feb 2, 1992
↓
Stuttgart (GER) (i)
1992
100m
10.04+2.5Jul 21, 1992
↓
New Orleans, LA (USA)
1992
200m
20.1h+2.1May 16, 1992
↓
Austin, TX (USA)
1991
60m
6.59-Feb 13, 1991
↓
Madrid (ESP) (i)
1991
100m
10.09+2.6May 5, 1991
↓
New York, NY (USA)
1990
60m
6.54-Mar 7, 1990
↓
Pireaus (GRE) (i)
1990
100m
10.05+1.3May 30, 1990
↓
Sevilla (ESP)
1990
4x100m
37.93-Jul 16, 1990
↓
Barcelona (ESP)
1989
55m
6.19-Feb 24, 1989
↑
USA Indoor Championships
1989
60m
6.57-Feb 26, 1989
↓
Sindelfingen (GER) (i)
1989
100m
10.07+4.7Jun 15, 1989
↓
Houston, TX (USA)
1989
200m
20.12+1.0Jun 17, 1989
↓
Houston, TX (USA)
1988
60m
6.75-Jan 31, 1988
↓
Stuttgart (GER) (i)
1988
100m
10.17+0.9Apr 24, 1988
↓
Walnut, CA (USA)
1988
200m
20.95-May 21, 1988
↓
Houston, TX (USA)
1987
55m
6.10-Feb 14, 1987
↑
East Rutherford, NJ (USA) (i)
1987
60m
6.54-Mar 7, 1987
↓
IAAF World Indoor Championships, Hoosier Dome, Indianapolis, IN (i)
1987
100m
9.91+4.2Aug 9, 1987
↓
San José (USA)
1987
200m
20.51-0.9May 2, 1987
↓
Miami, FL (USA)
1986
400m
45.49-May 17, 1986
↑
Westwood, CA (USA)
1985
100m
10.36+0.1May 22, 1985
↓
Los Angeles, CA (USA)
1984
200m
20.55+2.8May 13, 1984
↓
Arlington, TX (USA)
1984
400m
45.37-Jun 19, 1984
↑
Los Angeles, CA (USA)
1983
200m
20.59-May 7, 1983
↓
Arlington, TX (USA)
1983
400m
46.29-Apr 16, 1983
↑
Dallas, TX (USA)

1998

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
100m
10.41+1.6Apr 4Orlando Lake Buena Vista USTCA, Orlando, FL

1996

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
200m
20.98+0.1Jul 21Marietta, OH
100m
10.29+3.0May 4Houston, TX
200m
20.88+2.1May 4Houston, TX

1995

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
200m
20.91-0.2Aug 22Linzer Grand Prix, Linz
100m
10.43-0.6Aug 22Linzer Grand Prix, Linz

1994

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
4x100m
39.33-Sep 10London IAAF World Cup
200m
20.66+0.4Jul 30Hechtel Night of Athletics, Hechtel
100m
10.43+1.2Jul 15London TSB Games, Crystal Palace, London
100m
10.19+0.9Jul 12Stockholm DN Galan, Stockholm
100m
10.24+1.0Apr 17Walnut Mt. SAC Relays, Walnut, CA
55m
6.09-Feb 18Cedar Falls, IA (i)

1993

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
100m
10.84-1.9Jul 23London TSB Games, Crystal Palace, London

1992

13 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
100m
10.27-0.3Jul 31The XXV Olympic Games, Estadio Olímpico, Barcelona
100m
10.19+0.9Jul 31The XXV Olympic Games, Estadio Olímpico, Barcelona
100m
10.04+2.5Jul 21Sestriere
100m
10.09-0.7Jun 20New Orleans US Olympic Trials, New Orleans, LA
100m
10.21-1.8Jun 20New Orleans US Olympic Trials, New Orleans, LA
100m
10.11-0.4Jun 19New Orleans US Olympic Trials, New Orleans, LA
100m
10.17-0.9Jun 19New Orleans US Olympic Trials, New Orleans, LA
200m
20.25-0.3May 30San José
200m
20.1HT+2.1May 16Modesto, CA
200m
20.13+1.1May 9Austin, TX
100m
10.08+2.4May 9Austin, TX
100m
10.18-0.6Apr 18Walnut Mt. SAC Relays, Walnut, CA
60m
6.59-Feb 2Stuttgart (i)

1991

9 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
100m
10.34-1.0Aug 7Weltklasse Zürich, Letzigrund, Zürich
100m
10.21+0.4Jul 20New York, NY
100m
10.27+0.2Jul 17Roma Golden Gala, Roma
100m
10.23+0.0Jul 10Athletissima Lausanne, Lausanne
100m
10.31+0.3Jul 3Stockholm DN Galan, Stockholm
100m
10.12+1.9Jun 14New York, NY
100m
10.09+2.6May 5Houston, TX
60m
6.60-Feb 17Cosford (i)
60m
6.59-Feb 13Madrid (i)

1990

15 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
100m
10.21+0.0Sep 15Shizuoka
100m
10.13+0.9Sep 9Rieti
100m
10.11+0.4Sep 7Athina GPF, Athina
100m
10.18-0.2Aug 17Berlin ISTAF, Olympiastadion, Berlin
100m
10.23-0.7Aug 15Weltklasse Zürich, Zürich
100m
10.17+1.1Jul 23Seattle Goodwill Games, Seattle, WA
4x100m
37.93-Jul 16Barcelona
100m
10.21-0.5Jul 16Barcelona
100m
10.15+0.3Jul 12Athletissima Lausanne, Stade Olympique de la Pontaise, Lausanne
100m
10.19+0.3Jul 4Berlin
100m
10.23+0.7Jun 28Villeneuve d'Ascq Meeting BNP, Villeneuve d'Ascq
100m
10.06+3.3Jun 23Blaine, MN
100m
10.25+0.6Jun 15Norwalk TAC Championships, Norwalk, CA
100m
10.16+0.6Jun 14Norwalk TAC Championships, Norwalk, CA
100m
10.05+1.3May 30Sevilla
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Honours

🥉

London IAAF World Cup

4x100 Metres Relay

1994
🥈

IAAF World Indoor Championships

60 Metres

1987
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Mark Witherspoon's 100 m personal best?

Mark Witherspoon's 100 m personal best is 9.91, set on Aug 9, 1987 in Indianapolis, IN (USA), #327 on the all-time list.

Which events does Mark Witherspoon compete in?

Mark Witherspoon competes in the 100 m and 55 Metres.

How did Mark Witherspoon perform in 1998?

1998 season best: 10.41, set on Apr 4, 1998 in Orlando, FL (USA).