Monica Westén
- Born
- Mar 15, 1966 (60 years old)
- Birthplace
- Huddinge Municipality, Sweden
- Events
- 400 m hurdles · 800 Metres Short Track
- Height
- 1.75 m
Monica Viola Westén-Rydén (born Westén, 15 March 1966) is a retired Swedish athlete who competed primarily in the 400 metres hurdles. She represented her country at the 1992 Summer Olympics, as well as two World Championships, in 1991 and 1993. She won the bronze medal at the 1990 European Championships. Earlier in her career she was a combined events specialist. Her personal best in the event is 54.69 seconds set in Stockholm in 1990.
Personal best · 400 m hurdles54.69
1998 season best58.45Jun 25, 1998 · Gävle
Personal best · 800 Metres Short Track2:02.66
As of Nov 6, 2026: 400 m hurdles 54.69 (#171 all-time), 800 Metres Short Track 2:02.66, 1998 season best 58.45 (Jun 25, 1998, Gävle (SWE)) · 60 years old
Personal bests
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Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 100mH | 14.88 | -1.2 | May 26, 1998 | Karlstad (SWE) |
| 1998 | 400mH | 58.45 | – | Jun 25, 1998 | Gävle (SWE) |
| 1997 | 400mH | 57.27 | – | Jul 20, 1997 | Sundsvall (SWE) |
| 1996 | 400mH | 57.44 | – | Jul 14, 1996 | Lappeenranta (FIN) |
| 1996 | 4x400m | 3:36.62 | – | Jun 29, 1996 | Bergen (NOR) |
| 1994 | 400mH | 56.38 | – | Aug 10, 1994 | Helsinki European Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki |
| 1994 | 800m Indoor | 2:02.66 | – | Mar 8, 1994 | Stockholm (SWE) (i) |
| 1994 | 800m-short-track | 2:02.66 | – | Mar 8, 1994 | – |