Michael Blackwood
- Born
- Aug 29, 1976 (50 years old)
- Birthplace
- Clarendon Parish, Jamaica
- Events
- 400 m · 800 Metres Short Track
- Height
- 1.90 m
- Weight
- 79 kg
Michael Blackwood is a renowned track and field athlete who devoted their career to competitive athletics. With years of dedicated training and consistent performances, Michael Blackwood established themselves as a respected competitor at both national and international levels. The athlete demonstrated exceptional technical skills and maintained high standards of performance across multiple seasons. Their commitment to excellence and improvement drove them to pursue personal records and competitive success. Michael Blackwood's career exemplified the dedication required to compete at elite levels of track and field athletics.
Michael Blackwood's competitive achievements were highlighted by participation in world-class competitions including World Championships. These prestigious international events provided platforms to compete against the finest distance runners from around the globe. Such participation demanded exceptional preparation, peak athletic conditioning, and strategic race execution. The athlete's ability to compete effectively at championship level demonstrated their technical expertise and mental fortitude. Their performances at these elite competitions contributed significantly to their professional reputation and helped establish them as a top-tier competitor in their discipline.
Michael Blackwood's personal records and best performances remain testament to their athletic abilities and years of rigorous training. These achievements represent the peak of their competitive career and demonstrate their natural talent combined with dedicated preparation. The athlete's performances contributed to the advancement of their sport and helped establish competitive standards within their discipline. After retirement from elite competition, Michael Blackwood's legacy continued to inspire emerging athletes pursuing careers in track and field. Their dedication to athletic excellence serves as an enduring example of the commitment required to achieve success at the highest levels of international competition.
As of Oct 27, 2026: 400 m 44.60 (#169 all-time), 800 Metres Short Track 1:49.72, 2009 season best 45.54 (May 2, 2009, National Stadium, Kingston (JAM)) · Olympic Games: 1 silver · World Championships: 2 silver, 2 bronze · 50 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Medals
| Competitions | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympic Games | – | 1 | – | 1 |
| World Championships | – | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Total | – | 3 | 2 | 5 |
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 400m | 45.54 | – | May 2, 2009 | National Stadium, Kingston (JAM) |
| 2009 | 400m-short-track Indoor | 47.31 | – | Feb 7, 2009 | Boston, MA (USA) (i) |
| 2009 | 400m-short-track | 47.31 | – | Feb 7, 2009 | – |
| 2009 | 4x400m | 3:02.21 | – | Apr 25, 2009 | Philadelphia, PA (USA) |
| 2008 | 400m | 45.21 | – | Jun 29, 2008 | Jamaican Championships |
| 2008 | 800m-short-track Indoor | 1:49.72 | – | Feb 15, 2008 | Fayetteville, AR (USA) (i) |
| 2008 | 800m-short-track | 1:49.72 | – | Feb 15, 2008 | – |
| 2008 | 800m | 1:50.10 | – | May 10, 2008 | – |