Melissa Straker
- Born
- Jan 23, 1976 (50 years old)
- Events
- 400 m · 200 m
Melissa Straker is a Barbados sprinter, born on January 23, 1976. She competes primarily in the 200m, 400m and 4x400m.
Her personal bests include 23.25 in the 200m, 52.26 in the 400m, 3:30.83 in the 4x400m and 37.52 in the 300m. She has earned 2 gold and 1 bronze medals in major international competitions. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Barbados.
Personal best · 400 m52.26
2000 season best53.85Sep 8, 2000
Personal best · 200 m23.25
Last competitionThe XXVII Olympic GamesSep 29, 2000 · 3:30.83
As of Nov 7, 2026: 400 m 52.26, 200 m 23.25, 2000 season best 53.85 (Sep 8, 2000) · Last competition: The XXVII Olympic Games, Sep 29, 2000, 3:30.83 · 50 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →DisciplineResultAll-time
300mSydney 200037.521,091 pts–
* Wind-assisted (> 2.0 m/s)
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 200m | 23.93 | +0.8 | Sep 3, 2000 | – |
| 2000 | 300m | 37.52 | – | Sep 14, 2000 | – |
| 2000 | 400m | 53.85 | – | Sep 8, 2000 | – |
| 2000 | 4x400m | 3:30.83 | – | Sep 29, 2000 | The XXVII Olympic Games |
| 1999 | 200m | 23.70 | -1.8 | Mar 27, 1999 | – |
| 1999 | 400m | 52.49 | – | Jun 12, 1999 | – |
| 1999 | 4x400m | 3:34.37 | – | Aug 28, 1999 | IAAF World Championships, La Cartuja, Sevilla |
| 1998 | 200m | 23.33 | – | Jun 21, 1998 | – |