Michael Frater
- Born
- Oct 6, 1982 (44 years old)
- Birthplace
- Manchester Parish, Jamaica
- Events
- 100 m · 60 m
- Height
- 1.75 m
- Weight
- 78 kg
Michael Frater is a renowned track and field athlete who devoted their career to competitive athletics. With years of dedicated training and consistent performances, Michael Frater 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 Frater's career exemplified the dedication required to compete at elite levels of track and field athletics.
Michael Frater'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 Frater's career in competitive athletics demonstrates the importance of dedication, technical expertise, and consistent effort in achieving athletic success. Throughout their competitive years, they contributed meaningfully to track and field sports through their performances and athletic achievements. The athlete's career exemplifies how sustained commitment to athletic excellence yields lasting recognition and respect within the sporting community. After transitioning from elite competition, Michael Frater's influence remained significant as younger athletes looked to their achievements as models for athletic development. Their legacy within track and field athletics continues as a testament to the value of disciplined training and unwavering commitment to competitive excellence.
As of Oct 27, 2026: 100 m 9.86 (#48 all-time), 60 m 6.62, 2017 season best 10.38 (Jun 3, 2017, Kingston (JAM)) · Olympic Games: 1 gold · World Championships: 2 gold, 1 silver · World record (4 × 100 m) · 44 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →* Wind-assisted (> 2.0 m/s)
Medals
| Competitions | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympic Games | 1 | – | – | 1 |
| World Championships | 2 | 1 | – | 3 |
| Total | 3 | 1 | – | 4 |
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 60m | 6.78 | +0.8 | Feb 9, 2017 | Melbourne (AUS) |
| 2017 | 100m | 10.38 | +1.5 | Jun 3, 2017 | Kingston (JAM) |
| 2017 | 150m | 15.89 | – | Feb 4, 2017 | Melbourne (AUS) |
| 2016 | 60m | 6.83 | – | Jan 8, 2016 | – |
| 2016 | 60m Indoor | 6.83 | – | Jan 8, 2016 | Colorado Springs, CO (USA) (i) |
| 2016 | 100m | 10.04 | +1.0 | Jun 11, 2016 | Kingston (JAM) |
| 2016 | 200m | 22.24 | -3.5 | Apr 2, 2016 | Kingston (JAM) |
| 2016 | 4x100m | 38.35 | – | Jul 23, 2016 | London Müller Anniversary Games, Olympic Stadium, London - Promotional Events |