Michelle Burgher

Michelle Burgher

Born
Mar 12, 1977 (49 years old)
Events
400 m · 300 Metres

Michelle Burgher is a Jamaica sprinter, born on March 12, 1977. She competes primarily in the 100m, 200m and 400m.

Her personal bests include 11.99 in the 100m, 24.04 in the 200m, 51.88 in the 400m, 2:13.03 in the 800m and 2:13.03 in the 800m. She has earned 1 gold, 4 silver and 2 bronze medals in major international competitions. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Jamaica.

Personal best · 400 m51.88
2008 season best55.40May 1, 2008 · Lynchburg, VA
Medals4Olympic Games: 1 silver, 1 bronze · World Championships: 1 gold, 1 bronze
Personal best · 300 Metres37.30

As of Nov 13, 2026: 400 m 51.88 (#934 all-time), 300 Metres 37.30, 2008 season best 55.40 (May 1, 2008, Lynchburg, VA (USA)) · Olympic Games: 1 silver, 1 bronze · World Championships: 1 gold, 1 bronze · 49 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time
100mWilliamstown 2004Jamaica 100 m all-time list11.99993 pts–
200mNC 2006Jamaica 200 m all-time list24.04*1,032 pts–
400mKingston 2004Jamaica 400 m all-time list51.881,131 pts#934
800mIndoorSC 20012:13.03981 pts–
800m2001Jamaica 800 m all-time list2:13.03941 pts–
400mHLondon 2006Jamaica 400 m hurdles all-time list57.391,099 pts–

* Wind-assisted (> 2.0 m/s)

Medals

CompetitionsGoldSilverBronzeTotal
Olympic Games–112
World Championships1–12
Total1124

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2008400m 55.40–May 1, 2008Lynchburg, VA (USA)
2007400m 53.07–Apr 21, 2007Greensboro, NC (USA)
2007400mH 57.53–May 5, 2007National Stadium, Kingston (JAM)
2006100m 12.01+1.8Mar 17, 2006Charlotte, NC (USA)
2006200m 24.04+2.1Mar 17, 2006Charlotte, NC (USA)
2006200m-short-track Indoor25.35–Jan 14, 2006Blacksburg Virginia Tech Invitational, Blacksburg, VA (i)
2006400m 52.0h–Mar 24, 2006Walnut, CA (USA)
2006400m-short-track 54.26–Feb 18, 2006–
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Michelle Burgher's 400 m personal best is 51.88, set on Jun 27, 2004 in Kingston (JAM), #934 on the all-time list.

Michelle Burgher competes in the 400 m and 300 Metres.

2008 season best: 55.40, set on May 1, 2008 in Lynchburg, VA (USA).

Michelle Burgher has won 2 Olympic Games medals and 2 World Championships medals.