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Pam Marshall

Pam Marshall

USAUSAWomen
Birth dateAug 16, 1960
BirthplaceShorewood-Tower Hills-Harbert, United States
Height1.78 m
Weight63 kg

Pam Marshall (born August 16, 1960) is a retired American sprinter.

She won a gold medal in the sprint relay and finished fourth in the 200 m final at the 1987 World Championships.

She won the 200 m at the 1986 Goodwill Games and was a three-time US champion. Her 200 m best of 21.93 secs in 1988, ranked her 10th on the world all-time list at that time, and (as of 2021) still ranks her in the all-time top 30.

Key facts
200 m
21.6h
#35 all-time
100 m
10.80
#175 all-time
1988 season best
21.93
Jul 23, 1988 · Indianapolis, IN (USA)
1988 season best
Medals
World Championships: 1 gold
Age
66 years old

As of Sep 15, 2026: 200 m 21.6h (#35 all-time), 100 m 10.80 (#175 all-time), 1988 season best 21.93 (Jul 23, 1988, Indianapolis, IN (USA)) · World Championships: 1 gold · 66 years old

PB

Personal bests

10.80*
#175 all-time
21.6HT*
#35 all-time
49.99
#118 all-time
41.55
6.32
6.76

* Wind-assisted (> 2.0 m/s)

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Medals

🥇🥈🥉Total
World Championships1--1

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
1988
100m
11.18-0.1Jun 25, 1988
↓
San Diego, CA (USA)
1988
200m
21.93+1.3Jul 23, 1988
↑
Indianapolis, IN (USA)
1987
100m
10.95+2.3Jun 27, 1987
↓
Lausanne (SUI)
1987
200m
21.6h+2.5Jun 26, 1987
↑
Letzigrund, Zürich (SUI)
1987
4x100m
41.55-Aug 21, 1987
↑
Olympiastadion, Berlin (GER)
1986
50Metres
6.32-Feb 15, 1986-Hamilton (CAN) (i)
1986
55m
6.76-Feb 8, 1986-East Rutherford, NJ (USA) (i)
1986
100m
10.80+2.9Jun 20, 1986
↓
Eugene, OR (USA)
1986
200m
22.12+1.2Jul 8, 1986
↑
Moskva (URS)
1986
400m
49.99-May 17, 1986-Westwood, CA (USA)
1985
200m
22.39+0.9Jun 16, 1985
↑
Indianapolis, IN (USA)
1985
4x100m
44.03-Oct 6, 1985
↑
Bruce Stadium, Canberra (AUS)
1984
200m
22.84+0.5May 5, 1984
↑
Irvine, CA (USA)

1988

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
200m
22.24+3.7Jul 23Indianapolis US Olympic Trials, Indianapolis, IN
200m
21.93+1.3Jul 23Indianapolis US Olympic Trials, Indianapolis, IN
200m
22.31+1.6Jul 22Indianapolis US Olympic Trials, Indianapolis, IN
200m
22.91+2.0Jul 22Indianapolis US Olympic Trials, Indianapolis, IN
100m
11.18-0.1Jun 25San Diego, CA

1987

36 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
100m
11.36-1.0Sep 19Monaco
200m
22.72-Sep 16Cagliari Meeting Terra Sarda, Cagliari
100m
11.01+0.8Sep 15Athletissima Lausanne, Lausanne
200m
22.43+0.3Sep 9München
100m
11.30+0.0Sep 8Rieti
4x100m
41.58-Sep 6IAAF World Championships
4x100m
41.96-Sep 5IAAF World Championships
200m
22.18+1.2Sep 3IAAF World Championships
200m
22.67-1.0Sep 3IAAF World Championships
200m
22.84-0.6Sep 1IAAF World Championships
100m
11.06+2.2Aug 30IAAF World Championships
100m
11.19-0.5Aug 30IAAF World Championships
100m
11.21+1.6Aug 29IAAF World Championships
100m
11.19-0.5Aug 29IAAF World Championships
200m
22.84-0.6Aug 29IAAF World Championships
200m
22.18+1.2Aug 29IAAF World Championships
200m
22.67-1.0Aug 29IAAF World Championships
100m
11.44+0.2Aug 29IAAF World Championships
4x100m
41.96-Aug 29IAAF World Championships
4x100m
41.58-Aug 29IAAF World Championships
100m
11.06+2.2Aug 29IAAF World Championships
100m
11.06+0.7Aug 21Berlin ISTAF, Olympiastadion, Berlin
4x100m
41.55-Aug 21Berlin ISTAF, Olympiastadion, Berlin
200m
22.06-1.8Aug 19Weltklasse Zürich, Letzigrund, Zürich
4x100m
42.22-Jul 25Durham, NC
100m
10.95+2.3Jun 27San José TAC Championships, San José
200m
22.60+1.2Jun 26San José TAC Championships, San José
200m
21.6HT+2.5Jun 26San José TAC Championships, San José
100m
11.08+1.3Jun 25San José TAC Championships, San José
100m
11.25+0.7Jun 23San José TAC Championships, San José
200m
22.24+1.3Jun 14Irvine, CA
100m
11.13+0.8Jun 14Irvine, CA
100m
11.28-1.7May 28Sevilla
200m
22.58+1.1May 16-
100m
11.13+3.4May 16Granada
100m
11.20+1.1May 9Modesto, CA

1986

9 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
200m
22.56-1.4Aug 13-
200m
22.59+0.9Aug 11Budapest
200m
22.12+1.2Jul 8Moskva Goodwill Games, Moskva
200m
22.24+2.2Jun 21Eugene TAC Championships, Eugene, OR
100m
10.80+2.9Jun 20Eugene TAC Championships, Eugene, OR
100m
11.02+2.6Jun 20Eugene TAC Championships, Eugene, OR
400m
49.99-May 17Westwood, CA
100m
10.98+3.0May 10Modesto, CA
200m
22.28+2.0Apr 27Walnut Mt. SAC Relays, Walnut, CA
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Honours

4

IAAF World Championships

200 Metres

1987
8

IAAF World Championships

100 Metres

1987
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IAAF World Championships

4x100 Metres Relay

1987
5

Canberra IAAF World Cup

4x100 Metres Relay

1985
5

Canberra IAAF World Cup

200 Metres

1985
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Pam Marshall's 200 m personal best?

Pam Marshall's 200 m personal best is 21.6h, set on Jun 26, 1987 in San José (USA), #35 on the all-time list.

Which events does Pam Marshall compete in?

Pam Marshall competes in the 200 m and 100 m.

How did Pam Marshall perform in 1988?

1988 season best: 21.93, set on Jul 23, 1988 in Indianapolis, IN (USA).

How many medals has Pam Marshall won?

Pam Marshall has won 1 World Championships medal.