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Octavius Terry

Octavius Terry

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Birth dateNov 7, 1972
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Octavius Terry is a United States sprinter, born on November 7, 1972. He competes primarily in the 400m, 400mH and 4x400m.

His personal bests include 46.71 in the 400m, 48.39 in the 400mH, 2:59.95 in the 4x400m and 46.71 in the 400m-short-track. He has earned 1 gold and 1 silver medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Key facts
400 m hurdles
48.39
#136 all-time
400 Metres Short Track
46.71
2000 season best
49.83
Jul 20, 2000 · Sacramento, CA (USA)
2000 season best
Age
53 years old

As of Sep 14, 2026: 400 m hurdles 48.39 (#136 all-time), 400 Metres Short Track 46.71, 2000 season best 49.83 (Jul 20, 2000, Sacramento, CA (USA)) · 53 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2000
400m
47.58-Jan 28, 2000
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Johnson City, TN (USA) (i)
2000
400m-short-track
47.64-Mar 3, 2000
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USA Indoor Championships
2000
400mH
49.83-Jul 20, 2000
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Sacramento, CA (USA)
1998
400m
47.26-Feb 14, 1998
↓
Air Force Academy (USA) (i)
1998
400m-short-track
47.57-Feb 27, 1998
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Atlanta, GA (USA) (i)
1998
400mH
49.60-Jun 20, 1998
↓
New Orleans, LA (USA)
1997
400m
47.93-Feb 8, 1997
↓
Lexington, KY (USA) (i)
1997
400mH
48.39-Jun 15, 1997
↓
US Championships
1996
400mH
49.33-Jun 14, 1996
↓
Atlanta, GA (USA)
1995
400m
46.71-Feb 4, 1995
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Reno, NV (USA) (i)
1995
400m-short-track
46.71-Feb 4, 1995
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Reno, NV (USA) (i)
1995
400mH
48.95-Aug 31, 1995
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Fukuoka (JPN)
1994
400mH
49.03-Jun 17, 1994
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Knoxville, TN (USA)
1992
400mH
49.71-Jun 20, 1992
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New Orleans, LA (USA)
1992
4x400m
2:59.95-Jun 6, 1992-Austin, TX (USA)

2000

14 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
400mH
49.92-Jul 21USA Championships, Sacramento, CA
400mH
49.83-Jul 20USA Championships, Sacramento, CA
400mH
49.96-Jun 18Chapel Hill Carolina Olympic Trials Qualifier, Chapel Hill, NC
400mH
49.93-May 20Atlanta Georgia Tech Invitational, Atlanta, GA
400mH
50.98-May 14Clemson Orange & Purple Classic, Clemson, SC
400mH
50.37-May 6Athens Georgia Invitational, Athens, GA
400mH
51.17-Apr 14Knoxville Sea Ray Relay Open, Knoxville, TN
400mH
50.10-Apr 8Durham Duke Invitational, Durham, NC
400mH
50.79-Mar 25Gainesville Coca-Cola Invitational, Gainesville, FL
400m-short-track
47.64-Mar 3USA Indoor Championships
400m-short-track
47.93-Feb 26Blacksburg Virginia Tech Inv.
400m-short-track
48.21-Feb 12Blacksburg Kroger, Blacksburg, VA (i)
400m
47.87-Jan 28Johnson City, TN (i)
400m
47.58-Jan 28Johnson City, TN (i)

1998

9 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
400mH
49.79-Jun 21US Championships
400mH
49.60-Jun 20US Championships, New Orleans, LA
400mH
50.24-Jun 19US Championships, New Orleans, LA
400mH
49.83-May 23Atlanta Georgia Tech-Reebok Invitational, Atlanta, GA
400mH
49.90-May 16Clemson Orange & Purple Classic, Clemson, SC
400mH
50.43-Apr 11Tempe Sun Angel Classic, Tempe, AZ
400mH
50.49-Mar 28Gainesville Coca Cola Invitational, Gainesville, FL
400m-short-track
47.57-Feb 27USA Indoor Championships, Atlanta, GA (i)
400m
47.26-Feb 14Air Force Academy Sprint Classic, Air Force Academy (i)

1997

13 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
400mH
49.94-Aug 26Catania Universiade, Catania
400mH
49.84-Aug 2IAAF World Championships, Olympic Stadium, Athina
400mH
49.43-Jul 13Stuttgart Leichtathletik der Weltklasse, Stuttgart
400mH
50.19-Jul 10Lignano
400mH
48.39-Jun 15US Championships
400mH
49.09-Jun 14US Championships, Indianapolis, IN
400mH
49.05-Jun 13US Championships, Indianapolis, IN
400mH
49.10-Apr 17Lawrence, KS
400mH
49.13-Apr 10Knoxville Sea Ray Relays, Knoxville, TN
400mH
49.33-Mar 29Gainesville Florida Relays Invitational, Gainesville, FL
400mH
49.37-Mar 22Tuscaloosa Alabama Relays, Tuscaloosa, AL
400m
47.93-Feb 8Lexington Wildcat Classic, Lexington, KY (i)
400m
48.40-Jan 25Johnson City USAir Invitational, Walker Track, Johnson City, TN (i)

1996

10 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
400mH
49.38-Jun 15USA Championships, Atlanta, GA
400mH
49.33-Jun 14USA Championships, Atlanta, GA
400mH
50.92-May 29Eugene NCAA Championships, Eugene, OR
400mH
49.8HT-May 5Columbus, OH
400mH
50.48-Apr 26Philadelphia Penn Relays Univ., Philadelphia, PA
400mH
50.25-Apr 20College Park, MD
400mH
50.17-Apr 20College Park, MD
400mH
49.75-Apr 12Knoxville, TN
400mH
50.20-Apr 6Clemson, SC
400mH
49.54-Mar 23Tuscaloosa, AL

1995

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
400mH
48.95-Aug 31Fukuoka Universiade, Fukuoka
400mH
49.49-Aug 8IAAF World Championships
400mH
49.43-Aug 7IAAF World Championships
400mH
49.49-Aug 5IAAF World Championships
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Honours

🥈

Fukuoka Universiade

400 Metres Hurdles

1995
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Austin NCAA Championships

4x400 Metres Relay

1992
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Octavius Terry's 400 m hurdles personal best?

Octavius Terry's 400 m hurdles personal best is 48.39, set on Jun 15, 1997 in Indianapolis, IN (USA), #136 on the all-time list.

Which events does Octavius Terry compete in?

Octavius Terry competes in the 400 m hurdles and 400 Metres Short Track.

How did Octavius Terry perform in 2000?

2000 season best: 49.83, set on Jul 20, 2000 in Sacramento, CA (USA).