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Michael Tinsley

Birth dateApr 21, 1984

BirthplaceLittle Rock, United States

Height1.85 m

Weight74 kg

Michael Tinsley is an American track and field athlete born on April 21, 1984, in Little Rock, Arkansas. Standing 185 cm and weighing 74 kg, he specializes in the 400 metres hurdles, one of track's most physically demanding events.

Tinsley has competed at the highest levels of international athletics in an event that combines the speed demands of a sprint with the technical challenge of clearing ten barriers. Success in the 400-metre hurdles requires both cardiovascular endurance and precise stride patterns.

His dedication to the event reflects the commitment required to compete in one of track and field's most challenging disciplines. Tinsley represents the continuing tradition of American excellence in the 400-metre hurdles.

Key facts

400 m hurdles

47.70

#39 all-time

400 Metres Short Track

46.02

2018 season best

49.68

May 12, 2018 · Baie Mahault (FRA)

2018 season best

Last competition

Lignano Sabbiadoro Meeting Int. Sport Solidarieta, Lignano Sabbiadoro

Jul 11, 2018 · 52.13

Lignano Sabbiadoro Meeting Int. Sport Solidarieta, Lignano Sabbiadoro

Medals

Olympic Games: 1 silver · World Championships: 1 silver

Age

42 years old

As of Sep 12, 2026: 400 m hurdles 47.70 (#39 all-time), 400 Metres Short Track 46.02, 2018 season best 49.68 (May 12, 2018, Baie Mahault (FRA)) · Last competition: Lignano Sabbiadoro Meeting Int. Sport Solidarieta, Lignano Sabbiadoro, Jul 11, 2018, 52.13 · Olympic Games: 1 silver · World Championships: 1 silver · 42 years old

Personal bests

20.34*

46.02

13.86

47.70

38.99

3:04.38

7.84

9:18.09

6.92

7.39

46.02

21.24

33.72

33.72

1:02.84

1:02.84

1:24.10

1:24.10

1:49.24

* Wind-assisted (> 2.0 m/s)

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Medals

	🥇	🥈	🥉	Total
Olympic Games	-	1	-	1
World Championships	-	1	-	1
Total	-	2	-	2

Performance Charts

Season bests

Season	Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Trend	Competitions
2018	400mH	49.68	-	May 12, 2018	↑	Baie Mahault Meeting International Guadeloupe, Baie Mahault
2017	400mH	49.00	-	Jun 24, 2017	↑	Sacramento, CA (USA)
2016	300m	33.72	-	Feb 14, 2016	-	Reggie Lewis Center, Boston, MA (USA) (i)
2016	300m-short-track	33.72	-	Feb 14, 2016	-	Reggie Lewis Center, Boston, MA (USA) (i)
2016	400mH	48.74	-	May 28, 2016	↑	Eugene Prefontaine Classic
2016	4x400m	3:08.64	-	Apr 2, 2016	↑	Austin, TX (USA)
2015	200m	20.94	+0.5	Apr 11, 2015	↑	Austin, TX (USA)
2015	400mH	48.34	-	Jun 4, 2015	↑	Roma Golden Gala - Pietro Mennea, Stadio Olimpico, Roma - Diamond Discipline
2014	200m	20.68	+1.1	Apr 19, 2014	↑	Walnut, CA (USA)
2014	4x100m	39.17	-	Apr 19, 2014	↓	Walnut, CA (USA)
2014	400mH	48.25	-	Jul 5, 2014	↑	Paris Meeting AREVA, Stade de France, Paris-St-Denis - Promotional Events
2013	200m	20.34	+5.6	Apr 6, 2013	↑	San Marcos, TX (USA)
2013	4x100m	38.99	-	Mar 30, 2013	↓	Austin, TX (USA)
2013	400mH	47.70	-	Aug 15, 2013	↑	IAAF World Championships, Luzhniki Stadion, Moskva
2012	200m-short-track	21.54	-	Jan 28, 2012	↑	College Station, TX (USA) (i)
2012	200m	21.54	-	Jan 28, 2012	↑	College Station, TX (USA) (i)
2012	400m-short-track	47.38	-	Feb 4, 2012	↓	Boston, MA (USA) (i)
2012	400m	47.38	-	Feb 4, 2012	↓	Boston, MA (USA) (i)
2012	400mH	47.91	-	Aug 6, 2012	↑	The XXX Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, London
2012	DistanceMe	9:19.88	-	Apr 28, 2012	↓	Philadelphia, PA (USA)
2011	200m	20.85	+3.2	Apr 2, 2011	↑	Arlington, TX (USA)
2011	200m-short-track	21.24	-	Feb 12, 2011	↑	Fayetteville, AR (USA) (i)
2011	400m	47.39	-	Apr 24, 2011	↓	Oxford, MS (USA)
2011	400m-short-track	47.75	-	Feb 11, 2011	↓	Fayetteville, AR (USA) (i)
2011	400mH	48.45	-	Jun 26, 2011	↑	Hayward Field, Eugene, OR (USA)
2011	600m	1:24.10	-	Feb 5, 2011	-	Boston, MA (USA) (i)
2011	600m-short-track	1:24.10	-	Feb 5, 2011	-	Boston, MA (USA) (i)
2011	4x400m	3:04.38	-	Apr 9, 2011	↑	Austin, TX (USA)
2011	DistanceMe	9:18.09	-	Apr 30, 2011	↓	Philadelphia, PA (USA)
2010	200m	20.99	+0.8	Jul 14, 2010	↑	Nuoro (ITA)
2010	400m	47.32	-	Apr 10, 2010	↓	Oxford, MS (USA)
2010	400mH	48.46	-	May 8, 2010	↑	Ponce (PUR)
2010	400m-short-track	48.48	-	Feb 6, 2010	↓	Boston, MA (USA) (i)
2010	4x400m	3:11.98	-	Apr 3, 2010	↑	Austin, TX (USA)
2009	200m	20.66	+0.8	Apr 11, 2009	↑	Oxford, MS (USA)
2009	400m-short-track	47.01	-	Feb 13, 2009	↓	Fayetteville, AR (USA) (i)
2009	400m	47.01	-	Feb 13, 2009	↓	Fayetteville, AR (USA) (i)
2009	400mH	48.53	-	Jun 28, 2009	↑	Eugene, OR (USA)
2008	60m	7.05	-	Jan 25, 2008	↓	State College, PA (USA) (i)
2008	200m-short-track	21.37	-	Jan 26, 2008	↑	State College, PA (USA) (i)
2008	200m	21.37	-	Jan 26, 2008	↑	State College, PA (USA) (i)
2008	400m	47.33	-	Apr 12, 2008	↓	Coral Gables, FL (USA)
2008	400mH	48.84	-	May 3, 2008	↑	National Stadium, Kingston (JAM)
2007	200m-short-track	21.80	-	Jan 27, 2007	↑	University Park, PA (USA) (i)
2007	200m	21.80	-	Jan 27, 2007	↑	University Park, PA (USA) (i)
2007	400m	46.05	-	Apr 21, 2007	↓	Greensboro, NC (USA)
2007	400mH	48.02	-	Jun 22, 2007	↑	Indianapolis, IN (USA)
2007	500m-short-track	1:02.84	-	Jan 27, 2007	-	University Park, PA (USA) (i)
2007	500Metres	1:02.84	-	Jan 27, 2007	-	University Park, PA (USA) (i)
2006	60m	6.93	-	Jan 20, 2006	↓	Houston, TX (USA) (i)
2006	60mH	7.84	-	Feb 24, 2006	↑	Baton Rouge, LA (USA) (i)
2006	110mH	14.05	-	Apr 30, 2006	↑	Itta Bena, MS (USA)
2006	200m	20.96	-	Apr 29, 2006	↑	Itta Bena, MS (USA)
2006	400m-short-track	46.02	-	Mar 10, 2006	↓	Fayetteville, AR (USA) (i)
2006	400m	46.02	-	Mar 10, 2006	↓	Fayetteville, AR (USA) (i)
2006	400mH	48.25	-	Jun 10, 2006	↑	Sacramento, CA (USA)
2006	SprintMedl	1:49.24	-	Jul 25, 2006	-	Stockholm (SWE)
2005	60m	6.92	-	Feb 26, 2005	↓	Baton Rouge, LA (USA) (i)
2005	55mH	7.41	-	Jan 9, 2005	↑	Nashville, TN (USA) (i)
2005	60mH	7.91	-	Feb 26, 2005	↑	Baton Rouge, LA (USA) (i)
2005	110mH	14.13	+1.0	Mar 19, 2005	↑	Columbia, SC (USA)
2005	200m	21.48	-	Apr 16, 2005	↑	Jackson, MS (USA)
2005	200m-short-track	21.56	-	Jan 21, 2005	↑	Fayetteville, AR (USA) (i)
2005	400m	46.85	-	Mar 5, 2005	↓	Ames, IA (USA) (i)
2005	400m-short-track	46.89	-	Feb 12, 2005	↓	Fayetteville, AR (USA) (i)
2005	400mH	48.55	-	Jun 11, 2005	↑	Sacramento, CA (USA)
2004	55mH	7.39	-	Dec 4, 2004	↑	Jonesboro, AR (USA) (i)
2004	110mH	13.86	+0.0	May 9, 2004	↑	Houston, TX (USA)
2004	200m-short-track	22.06	-	Feb 8, 2004	↑	Landover, MD (USA) (i)
2004	200m	22.06	-	Feb 8, 2004	↑	Landover, MD (USA) (i)
2004	400mH	50.93	-	May 29, 2004	↑	Baton Rouge, LA (USA)
2003	55mH	7.56	-	Dec 7, 2003	↑	Jonesboro, AR (USA) (i)
2003	110mH	14.76	-	Apr 12, 2003	↑	Mobile, AL (USA)

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
400mH	52.13	-	Jul 11	Lignano Sabbiadoro Meeting Int. Sport Solidarieta, Lignano Sabbiadoro
400mH	51.84	-	Jul 2	Gyulai István Memorial - Hungarian Athletics Grand Prix, Bregyó Athletic Center, Székesfehérvár
400mH	49.68	-	May 12	Baie Mahault Meeting International Guadeloupe, Baie Mahault

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
400mH	49.54	-	Jul 12	Lignano Sabbiadoro Meeting Int. Sport Solidarieta, Lignano Sabbiadoro
400mH	51.88	-	Jul 4	Gyulai István Memorial - Hungarian Athletics Grand Prix, Bregyó Athletic Center, Székesfehérvár
400mH	49.00	-	Jun 24	USA Championships, Sacramento, CA
400mH	49.89	-	Jun 23	USA Championships, Sacramento, CA
400mH	49.28	-	Jun 2	Somerville adidas Boost Boston Games, Somerville, MA
400mH	51.16	-	May 20	Kingston Jamaica International Invitational IWC, National Stadium, Kingston

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
400mH	52.11	-	Aug 27	Paris Meeting, Stade de France, Paris-St-Denis - Diamond Discipline
400mH	50.18	-	Aug 16	The XXXI Olympic Games
400mH	50.18	-	Aug 15	The XXXI Olympic Games
400mH	50.72	-	Jul 23	London Müller Anniversary Games, Olympic Stadium, London - Promotional Events
400mH	48.82	-	Jul 10	Eugene U.S. Olympic Trials, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR
400mH	49.15	-	Jul 8	Eugene U.S. Olympic Trials, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR
400mH	50.34	-	Jul 7	Eugene U.S. Olympic Trials, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR
400mH	49.02	-	Jun 9	Oslo ExxonMobil Bislett Games, Bislett Stadion, Oslo - Diamond Discipline
400mH	48.74	-	May 28	Eugene Prefontaine Classic
400mH	48.90	-	May 14	Shanghai Golden Grand Prix, Shanghai Stadium, Shanghai - Diamond Discipline
400mH	49.36	-	Apr 29	Des Moines Drake Relays, Des Moines, IA - Elite Event
400mH	51.03	-	Apr 16	Walnut Mt. SAC Relays, Walnut, CA - Invitational Events
4x400m	3:08.64	-	Apr 2	Austin Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays, Austin, TX - Invitational Events
300m-short-track	33.72	-	Feb 14	New Balance Indoor Grand Prix, Reggie Lewis Center, Boston, MA (i)

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
400mH	50.02	-	Aug 25	IAAF World Championships, National Stadium, Beijing
400mH	48.47	-	Aug 23	IAAF World Championships, National Stadium, Beijing
400mH	50.02	-	Aug 23	IAAF World Championships, National Stadium, Beijing
400mH	48.91	-	Aug 23	IAAF World Championships, National Stadium, Beijing
400mH	48.91	-	Aug 22	IAAF World Championships, National Stadium, Beijing
400mH	49.02	-	Jul 25	London Sainsbury's Anniversary Games
400mH	48.83	-	Jul 17	Monaco Herculis
400mH	49.42	-	Jul 9	Athletissima Lausanne, Stade Olympique de la Pontaise, Lausanne - Diamond Discipline
400mH	50.07	-	Jun 25	Eugene USA Championships, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR
400mH	48.34	-	Jun 4	Roma Golden Gala - Pietro Mennea, Stadio Olimpico, Roma - Diamond Discipline
400mH	48.79	-	May 30	Eugene Prefontaine Classic
400mH	49.39	-	Apr 24	Des Moines Drake Relays, Des Moines, IA - Elite Event
200m	20.94	+0.5	Apr 11	Austin Texas Invitational, Austin, TX

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
400mH	52.25	-	Sep 14	IAAF Continental Cup, Le Grand Stade, Marrakech
400mH	52.25	-	Sep 13	IAAF Continental Cup, Le Grand Stade, Marrakech
400mH	48.31	-	Aug 28	Weltklasse Zürich, Letzigrund, Zürich - Diamond Discipline
400mH	49.60	-	Aug 21	Stockholm DN Galan, Olympiastadion, Stockholm - Diamond Discipline
400mH	48.91	-	Jul 11	Glasgow British Athletics Grand Prix, Hampden Park, Glasgow - Diamond Discipline
400mH	48.25	-	Jul 5	Paris Meeting AREVA, Stade de France, Paris-St-Denis - Promotional Events
400mH	48.40	-	Jul 3	Athletissima Lausanne, Stade Olympique de la Pontaise, Lausanne - Diamond Discipline
400mH	52.56	-	Jun 27	USA Championships, Sacramento, CA
400mH	48.56	-	Jun 14	New York adidas Grand Prix, Icahn Stadium, New York, NY - Promotional Events
400mH	48.77	-	May 18	Shanghai Golden Grand Prix
400mH	48.57	-	Apr 25	Des Moines Drake Relays, Des Moines, IA - Invitational Events
4x100m	39.17	-	Apr 19	Walnut Mt. SAC Relays, Walnut, CA - Invitational Events
200m	20.68	+1.1	Apr 19	Walnut Mt. SAC Relays, Walnut, CA - Invitational Events
200m	21.13	-2.3	Apr 5	San Marcos Texas State Invitational, San Marcos, TX

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Michael Tinsley's 400 m hurdles personal best?

Michael Tinsley's 400 m hurdles personal best is 47.70, set on Aug 15, 2013 in Luzhniki Stadion, Moskva (RUS), #39 on the all-time list.

Which events does Michael Tinsley compete in?

Michael Tinsley competes in the 400 m hurdles and 400 Metres Short Track.

How did Michael Tinsley perform in 2018?

2018 season best: 49.68, set on May 12, 2018 in Baie Mahault (FRA). Last competition: Lignano Sabbiadoro Meeting Int. Sport Solidarieta, Lignano Sabbiadoro on Jul 11, 2018, 52.13.

How many medals has Michael Tinsley won?

Michael Tinsley has won 1 Olympic Games medal and 1 World Championships medal.

Michael Tinsley

Personal bests

Medals

Performance Charts

Season bests

2018

2017

2016

2015

2014

Honours

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