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Martha Watson

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Martha Watson

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Birth dateAug 19, 1946
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Martha Watson is a United States sprinter, born on August 19, 1946. She competes primarily in the 100m, 4x100m and LJ.

Her personal bests include 12.2h in the 100m, 43.07 in the 4x100m and 6.55 in the LJ. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Key facts
Long Jump
6.55
#884 all-time
1976 season best
6.55
Jun 19, 1976 · Eugene, OR (USA)
Age
80 years old

As of Sep 30, 2026: Long Jump 6.55 (#884 all-time), 1976 season best 6.55 (Jun 19, 1976, Eugene, OR (USA)) · 80 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
1976
LJ
6.55-Jun 19, 1976
↓
Eugene, OR (USA)
1976
4x100m
43.35-Jul 31, 1976
↓
Olympic Stadium, Montréal (CAN)
1972
LJ
6.09+0.6Aug 31, 1972
↓
Olympiastadion, München (GER)
1972
4x100m
43.07-Sep 9, 1972
↓
Olympiastadion, München (GER)
1968
LJ
6.30-1.0Oct 13, 1968
↓
Estadio Olímpico, Ciudad de México (MEX)
1964
LJ
5.94+3.6Oct 14, 1964
↓
National Stadium, Tokyo (JPN)
1961
100m
12.2h+0.7Jul 19, 1961-Stuttgart (GER)

1976

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
4x100m
43.35-Jul 31The XXI Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Montréal
4x100m
43.46-Jul 30The XXI Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Montréal
LJ
5.93-Jul 23The XXI Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Montréal
LJ
6.55-Jun 19Eugene US Olympic Trials, Eugene, OR
LJ
6.52-Jan 16Los Angeles, CA (i)

1972

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
4x100m
43.39-Sep 10The XX Olympic Games, Olympiastadion, München
4x100m
43.07-Sep 9The XX Olympic Games, Olympiastadion, München
LJ
6.09+0.6Aug 31The XX Olympic Games, Olympiastadion, München

1968

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
LJ
6.20-Oct 14The XIX Olympic Games, Estadio Olímpico, Ciudad de México
LJ
6.30-1.0Oct 13The XIX Olympic Games, Estadio Olímpico, Ciudad de México

1964

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
LJ
5.94+3.6Oct 14The XVIII Olympic Games, National Stadium, Tokyo

1961

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
100m
12.2HT+0.7Jul 19Stuttgart

Honours

7

The XXI Olympic Games

4x100 Metres Relay

1976
4

The XX Olympic Games

4x100 Metres Relay

1972
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Martha Watson's Long Jump personal best?

Martha Watson's Long Jump personal best is 6.55, set on Jun 19, 1976 in Eugene, OR (USA), #884 on the all-time list.

Which events does Martha Watson compete in?

Martha Watson competes in the Long Jump.

How did Martha Watson perform in 1976?

1976 season best: 6.55, set on Jun 19, 1976 in Eugene, OR (USA).