MP
Mel Pender

Photo: Mario De Biassi/Giorgio Lotti (Mondadori Publishers)—Public domain

Mel Pender

USAUSAMen
Birth dateOct 31, 1937
Height-
Weight-

Mel Pender is a United States sprinter, born on October 31, 1937. He competes primarily in the 100m and 4x100m.

His personal bests include 10.16 in the 100m and 38.24 in the 4x100m. He has earned 1 gold medal in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Key facts
100 m
10.16
#894 all-time
1972 season best
10.2h
Jun 7, 1972
1972 season best
Medals
Olympic Games: 1 gold
Age
88 years old

As of Sep 16, 2026: 100 m 10.16 (#894 all-time), 1972 season best 10.2h (Jun 7, 1972) · Olympic Games: 1 gold · 88 years old

PB

Personal bests

10.16
#894 all-time
38.24
🏅

Medals

🥇🥈🥉Total
Olympic Games1--1

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
1972
100m
10.2h-Jun 7, 1972
↑
-
1968
100m
10.0h+0.9Jun 20, 1968
↑
Estadio Olímpico, Ciudad de México (MEX)
1968
4x100m
38.24-Oct 20, 1968-Estadio Olímpico, Ciudad de México (MEX)
1964
55m
6.09-Feb 22, 1964--
1964
100m
10.4h+1.0Oct 14, 1964
↑
-

1972

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
100m
10.2HT-Jun 7San José

1968

9 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
4x100m
38.24-Oct 20The XIX Olympic Games, Estadio Olímpico, Ciudad de México
4x100m
38.86-Oct 19The XIX Olympic Games, Estadio Olímpico, Ciudad de México
4x100m
38.69-Oct 19The XIX Olympic Games, Estadio Olímpico, Ciudad de México
100m
10.17+0.3Oct 14The XIX Olympic Games, Estadio Olímpico, Ciudad de México
100m
10.21+1.6Oct 14The XIX Olympic Games, Estadio Olímpico, Ciudad de México
100m
10.16+0.5Oct 13The XIX Olympic Games, Estadio Olímpico, Ciudad de México
100m
10.35+0.6Oct 13The XIX Olympic Games, Estadio Olímpico, Ciudad de México
100m
10.0HT+0.9Jun 20Sacramento AAU Championships, Sacramento, CA
100m
10.1HT-Jun 20Sacramento AAU Championships, Sacramento, CA

1964

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
100m
10.4HT-1.3Oct 15The XVIII Olympic Games, National Stadium, Tokyo
100m
10.5HT-2.8Oct 14The XVIII Olympic Games, National Stadium, Tokyo
100m
10.4HT+1.0Oct 14The XVIII Olympic Games, National Stadium, Tokyo
55m
6.09-Feb 22USA Indoor Championships, New York, NY (i)

Honours

6

The XIX Olympic Games

100 Metres

1968
🥇

The XIX Olympic Games

4x100 Metres Relay

1968
6

The XVIII Olympic Games

100 Metres

1964
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Mel Pender's 100 m personal best?

Mel Pender's 100 m personal best is 10.16, set on Oct 13, 1968 in Estadio Olímpico, Ciudad de México (MEX), #894 on the all-time list.

Which events does Mel Pender compete in?

Mel Pender competes in the 100 m.

How did Mel Pender perform in 1972?

1972 season best: 10.2h, set on Jun 7, 1972.

How many medals has Mel Pender won?

Mel Pender has won 1 Olympic Games medal.