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Ralph Mann

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Ralph Mann

USAUSAMen
Birth dateJun 16, 1949
BirthplaceLong Beach, United States
Height1.93 m
Weight86 kg

Ralph Vernon Mann (June 16, 1949 – January 2, 2025) was an American sprinter and hurdler. He was an undergraduate at Brigham Young University, and later earned a Ph.D. in Biomechanics from Washington State University.

Key facts
400 m hurdles
48.51
#173 all-time
2013 season best
49.5h
Jun 23, 2013 · Kuortane (FIN)
2013 season best
Medals
Olympic Games: 1 silver
Age
77 years old

As of Sep 13, 2026: 400 m hurdles 48.51 (#173 all-time), 2013 season best 49.5h (Jun 23, 2013, Kuortane (FIN)) · Olympic Games: 1 silver · 77 years old

PB

Personal bests

48.51
#173 all-time
🏅

Medals

🥇🥈🥉Total
Olympic Games-1-1

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2013
400mH
49.5h-Jun 23, 2013
↓
Kuortane (FIN)
1981
400mH
50.30-May 29, 1981
↓
Knoxville, TN (USA)
1979
400mH
50.65-Jun 15, 1979
↓
Walnut, CA (USA)
1977
400mH
49.9h-Jun 25, 1977
↓
Bloomington, IN (USA)
1976
400mH
48.77-Jun 12, 1976
↓
Westwood, CA (USA)
1975
400mH
48.74-Jun 21, 1975
↓
Eugene, OR (USA)
1974
400mH
49.0h-Jul 31, 1974
↓
Stockholm (SWE)
1973
400mH
49.5h-Jul 2, 1973
↓
Joensuu (FIN)
1972
400mH
48.4h-Jul 2, 1972
↓
Olympiastadion, München (GER)
1971
400mH
48.9h-Jun 30, 1971
↓
Cali (COL)
1970
400mH
48.5h-Jun 20, 1970
↓
Des Moines NCAA Championships

2013

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
400mH
49.5HT-Jun 23Kuortane

1981

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
400mH
50.30-May 29Knoxville, TN

1979

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
400mH
50.65-Jun 15Walnut AAU Championships, Walnut, CA

1977

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
400mH
49.9HT-Jun 25Bloomington, IN

1976

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
400mH
49.82-Jun 21Eugene US Olympic Trials, Eugene, OR
400mH
49.49-Jun 20Eugene US Olympic Trials, Eugene, OR
400mH
48.77-Jun 12Westwood, CA
400mH
49.2HT-May 23Westwood, CA

1975

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
400mH
49.0HT-Aug 9Spokane, WA
400mH
49.45-Jul 4London
400mH
49.1HT-Jul 2Milano
400mH
48.74-Jun 21Eugene AAU Championships, Eugene, OR
400mH
49.1HT-May 17Bakersfield, CA

1974

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
400mH
49.0HT-Jul 31Oslo Bislett Games, Oslo
400mH
49.0HT-Jul 24Torino
400mH
49.30-Jul 18Stockholm
400mH
49.0HT-Jul 2Milano

1973

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
400mH
49.5HT-Jul 2Joensuu
400mH
49.6HT-Jun 27Helsinki World Games, Helsinki

1972

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
400mH
48.51-Sep 2The XX Olympic Games
400mH
49.53-Sep 1The XX Olympic Games, Olympiastadion, München
400mH
50.18-Aug 31The XX Olympic Games, Olympiastadion, München
400mH
48.4HT-Jul 2Eugene US Olympic Trials, Eugene, OR
400mH
49.4HT-Apr 15Los Angeles, CA

1971

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
400mH
49.11-Aug 3Cali Pan American Games, Cali
400mH
51.0HT-Jul 6Stockholm DN Galan, Stockholm
400mH
48.9HT-Jun 30Helsinki
400mH
49.3HT-Jun 26Eugene AAU Championships, Eugene, OR

1970

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
400mH
48.5HT-Jun 20Des Moines NCAA Championships

Honours

🥈

The XX Olympic Games

400 Metres Hurdles

1972
🥇

Cali Pan American Games

400 Metres Hurdles

1971
🥇

Cali Pan American Games

400 Metres Hurdles

1971
🥇

Des Moines NCAA Championships

400 Metres Hurdles

1970
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Ralph Mann's 400 m hurdles personal best?

Ralph Mann's 400 m hurdles personal best is 48.51, set on Sep 2, 1972 in Olympiastadion, München (GER), #173 on the all-time list.

Which events does Ralph Mann compete in?

Ralph Mann competes in the 400 m hurdles.

How did Ralph Mann perform in 2013?

2013 season best: 49.5h, set on Jun 23, 2013 in Kuortane (FIN).

How many medals has Ralph Mann won?

Ralph Mann has won 1 Olympic Games medal.