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Melissa COUNCIL
USAWomenBirth dateNov 17, 1985
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Melissa COUNCIL is a United States sprinter, born on November 17, 1985. She competes primarily in the 200m, 400m and 100mH.
Her personal bests include 24.11 in the 200m, 53.62 in the 400m, 14.79 in the 100mH, 5.13 in the LJ and 4692 in the Hep. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.
Key facts
400 m
53.62
300 Metres Short Track
39.31
Age
40 years old
As of Sep 29, 2026: 400 m 53.62, 300 Metres Short Track 39.31, 2009 season best 53.62 (Apr 18, 2009) · 40 years old
Performance Charts
Season bests
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Trend | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 200m | 24.33 | -0.3 | Apr 17, 2009 | ↑ | - |
| 2009 | 400m | 53.62 | - | Apr 18, 2009 | ↑ | - |
| 2009 | 400m-short-track | 56.01 | - | Jan 17, 2009 | ↑ | - |
| 2008 | 55m | 7.26 | - | Jan 11, 2008 | - | Blacksburg Virginia Tech Invitational, Blacksburg, VA (i) |
| 2008 | 200m-short-track | 24.67 | - | Mar 1, 2008 | ↑ | - |
| 2008 | 400m | 55.37 | - | Mar 21, 2008 | ↑ | - |
| 2008 | 400m-short-track | 55.48 | - | Mar 1, 2008 | ↑ | - |
| 2008 | 500m-short-track | 1:13.86 | - | Jan 11, 2008 | - | Blacksburg Virginia Tech Invitational, Blacksburg, VA (i) |
| 2007 | 60m | 7.90 | - | Jan 27, 2007 | - | - |
| 2007 | 200m | 24.11 | +1.1 | Apr 20, 2007 | ↑ | - |
| 2007 | 200m-short-track | 24.98 | - | Jan 27, 2007 | ↑ | - |
| 2007 | 300m-short-track | 40.01 | - | Jan 12, 2007 | ↓ | Blacksburg Virginia Tech Invitational, Blacksburg, VA (i) |
| 2007 | 400m | 54.08 | - | Mar 31, 2007 | ↑ | - |
| 2007 | 400m-short-track | 56.70 | - | Feb 23, 2007 | ↑ | - |
| 2006 | LJ | 5.13 | - | Feb 10, 2006 | - | - |
| 2006 | 60mH | 9.01 | - | Feb 10, 2006 | - | - |
| 2006 | 100mH | 14.79 | +2.1 | Apr 8, 2006 | - | - |
| 2006 | 200m | 24.29 | +0.7 | Apr 8, 2006 | ↑ | - |
| 2006 | 200m-short-track | 25.17 | - | Jan 14, 2006 | ↑ | Blacksburg Virginia Tech Invitational, Blacksburg, VA (i) |
| 2006 | 300m-short-track | 39.31 | - | Feb 17, 2006 | ↓ | - |
| 2006 | 400m | 54.88 | - | Apr 22, 2006 | ↑ | - |
| 2006 | 400m-short-track | 57.80 | - | Feb 10, 2006 | ↑ | - |
| 2006 | Pentathlon | 3277 | - | Feb 23, 2006 | - | - |
| 2006 | Hep | 4692 | - | Apr 21, 2006 | ↓ | - |
| 2005 | 200m | 24.37 | +2.4 | Apr 2, 2005 | ↑ | - |
| 2005 | 200m-short-track | 25.03 | - | Feb 12, 2005 | ↑ | - |
| 2005 | 400m | 57.41 | - | Mar 5, 2005 | ↑ | - |
| 2005 | Hep | 4406 | - | Apr 22, 2005 | ↓ | - |
2009
12 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
400m | 54.10 | - | May 30 | Greensboro NCAA East Regional Championships, Greensboro, NC |
400m | 53.68 | - | May 29 | Greensboro NCAA East Regional Championships, Greensboro, NC |
400m | 53.74 | - | May 16 | Atlanta Georgia Tech Invitational, Atlanta, GA |
200m | 24.37 | +1.5 | May 9 | Clemson Orange & Purple Classic, Clemson, SC |
400m | 53.62 | - | Apr 18 | Coral Gables ACC Ch., Coral Gables, FL |
400m | 55.26 | - | Apr 17 | Coral Gables ACC Ch., Coral Gables, FL |
200m | 24.33 | -0.3 | Apr 17 | Coral Gables ACC Ch., Coral Gables, FL |
400m | 53.94 | - | Apr 4 | Auburn Tiger Classic, Auburn, AL |
400m | 54.30 | - | Mar 21 | Winston-Salem Wake Forest Open, Winston Salem, NC |
400m-short-track | 56.55 | - | Feb 13 | Chapel Hill Dick Taylor-Carolina Invitational, Chapel Hill, NC (i) |
400m-short-track | 56.67 | - | Jan 24 | Chapel Hill UNC Classic, Chapel Hill, NC (i) |
400m-short-track | 56.01 | - | Jan 17 | Blacksburg Hokie Invitational, Blacksburg, VA (i) |
2008
8 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
400m | 55.37 | - | Mar 21 | Winston Salem Wake Forest Open, Winston Salem, NC |
400m-short-track | 55.71 | - | Mar 1 | Chapel Hill ACC Indoor Championships, Chapel Hill, NC (i) |
400m-short-track | 55.48 | - | Mar 1 | Chapel Hill ACC Indoor Championships, Chapel Hill, NC (i) |
200m-short-track | 24.67 | - | Mar 1 | Chapel Hill ACC Indoor Championships, Chapel Hill, NC (i) |
200m-short-track | 25.01 | - | Mar 1 | Chapel Hill ACC Indoor Championships, Chapel Hill, NC (i) |
200m-short-track | 24.87 | - | Feb 8 | Blacksburg Virginia Tech Elite Meet, Blacksburg, VA (i) |
55m | 7.26 | - | Jan 11 | Blacksburg Virginia Tech Invitational, Blacksburg, VA (i) |
500m-short-track | 1:13.86 | - | Jan 11 | Blacksburg Virginia Tech Invitational, Blacksburg, VA (i) |
2007
24 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
400m | 55.01 | - | May 25 | Gainesville NCAA East Regional Championships, Gainesville, FL |
400m | 55.68 | - | May 12 | Atlanta Georgia Tech Invitational, Atlanta, GA |
200m | 24.53 | -0.4 | May 12 | Atlanta Georgia Tech Invitational, Atlanta, GA |
400m | 54.61 | - | Apr 21 | College Park ACC Ch., College Park, MD |
400m | 54.83 | - | Apr 20 | College Park ACC Ch., College Park, MD |
200m | 24.11 | +1.1 | Apr 20 | College Park ACC Ch., College Park, MD |
400m | 54.08 | - | Mar 31 | Atlanta Yellow Jacket Invitational, Atlanta, GA |
200m | 24.24 | +1.7 | Mar 24 | Winston Salem Wake Forrest Open, Winston Salem, NC |
400m | 55.01 | - | Mar 24 | Winston Salem Wake Forrest Open, Winston Salem, NC |
200m-short-track | 24.99 | - | Feb 23 | Clemson ACC Indoor Championships, Clemson, SC (i) |
400m-short-track | 56.70 | - | Feb 23 | Clemson ACC Indoor Championships, Clemson, SC (i) |
300m-short-track | 40.54 | - | Feb 16 | Blacksburg Virginia Tech Challenge, Blacksburg, VA (i) |
400m-short-track | 57.79 | - | Feb 9 | Chapel Hill Carolina Classic, Chapel Hill, NC (i) |
200m-short-track | 24.99 | - | Feb 3 | New Balance Collegiate Invitational, New York, NY (i) |
400m-short-track | 58.52 | - | Feb 2 | New Balance Collegiate Invitational, New York, NY (i) |
200m-short-track | 24.98 | - | Jan 27 | Lynchburg On Track Open, Lynchburg, VA (i) |
60m | 7.90 | - | Jan 27 | Lynchburg On Track Open, Lynchburg, VA (i) |
60m | 7.95 | - | Jan 27 | Lynchburg On Track Open, Lynchburg, VA (i) |
400m-short-track | 56.90 | - | Jan 20 | Clemson Invite, Clemson, SC (i) |
60m | 7.95 | - | Jan 19 | Clemson Invite, Clemson, SC (i) |
400m-short-track | 57.27 | - | Jan 13 | Blacksburg Virginia Tech Invitational, Blacksburg, VA (i) |
300m-short-track | 40.01 | - | Jan 13 | Blacksburg Virginia Tech Invitational, Blacksburg, VA (i) |
300m-short-track | 40.01 | - | Jan 12 | Blacksburg Virginia Tech Invitational, Blacksburg, VA (i) |
400m-short-track | 57.27 | - | Jan 12 | Blacksburg Virginia Tech Invitational, Blacksburg, VA (i) |
2006
6 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
400m | 55.03 | - | May 13 | Atlanta Georgia Tech Invitational, Atlanta, GA |
200m | 24.51 | +1.4 | May 13 | Atlanta Georgia Tech Invitational, Atlanta, GA |
400m | 55.85 | - | May 7 | Durham Duke Twilight, Durham, NC |
400m | 54.88 | - | Apr 22 | Winston Salem ACC Ch., Winston Salem, NC |
Hep | 4692 | - | Apr 21 | Winston Salem ACC Ch., Winston Salem, NC |
400m | 54.97 | - | Apr 21 | Winston Salem ACC Ch., Winston Salem, NC |
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Honours
No medals
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is Melissa COUNCIL's 400 m personal best?
Melissa COUNCIL's 400 m personal best is 53.62, set on Apr 18, 2009 in Coral Gables, FL (USA).
Which events does Melissa COUNCIL compete in?
Melissa COUNCIL competes in the 400 m and 300 Metres Short Track.
How did Melissa COUNCIL perform in 2009?
2009 season best: 53.62, set on Apr 18, 2009.