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Owen Hamilton

Photo: Ken Hackman, U.S. Air Force—Public domain

Owen Hamilton

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Birth dateApr 21, 1958
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Owen Hamilton is a Jamaica middle-distance runner, born on April 21, 1958. He competes primarily in the 800m and 1000m.

His personal bests include 1:46.02 in the 800m and 2:18.56 in the 1000m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Jamaica.

Key facts
800 m
1:46.02
#920 all-time
1000 Metres
2:18.56
1984 season best
1:46.02
Aug 19, 1984 · Hannover (GER)
1984 season best
Age
68 years old

As of Sep 13, 2026: 800 m 1:46.02 (#920 all-time), 1000 Metres 2:18.56, 1984 season best 1:46.02 (Aug 19, 1984, Hannover (GER)) · 68 years old

PB

Personal bests

1:46.02
#920 all-time
2:18.56

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
1984
800m
1:46.02-Aug 19, 1984
↑
Hannover (GER)
1981
800m
1:47.49-Jun 5, 1981
↑
Baton Rouge NCAA Championships
1980
800m
1:46.9h-May 24, 1980
↑
Lenin Stadium, Moskva (URS)
1980
1000m
2:18.56-Jul 1, 1980-Oslo (NOR)
1979
800m
1:47.28-Jun 2, 1979
↑
Champaign NCAA Championships

1984

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
1:46.02-Aug 19Hannover
800m
1:46.74-Aug 4The XXIII Olympic Games, Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles, CA
800m
1:46.95-Aug 3The XXIII Olympic Games, Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles, CA

1981

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
1:47.49-Jun 5Baton Rouge NCAA Championships

1980

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
1:48.42-Aug 5Roma Golden Gala, Roma
800m
1:47.56-Jul 25The XXII Olympic Games, Lenin Stadium, Moskva
800m
1:49.27-Jul 24The XXII Olympic Games, Lenin Stadium, Moskva
1000m
2:18.56-Jul 1Oslo Bislett Games, Oslo
800m
1:46.9HT-May 24Austin, TX

1979

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
1:47.28-Jun 2Champaign NCAA Championships

Honours

No medals

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Owen Hamilton's 800 m personal best?

Owen Hamilton's 800 m personal best is 1:46.02, set on Aug 19, 1984 in Hannover (GER), #920 on the all-time list.

Which events does Owen Hamilton compete in?

Owen Hamilton competes in the 800 m and 1000 Metres.

How did Owen Hamilton perform in 1984?

1984 season best: 1:46.02, set on Aug 19, 1984 in Hannover (GER).