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Richard Mcdonald

Richard Mcdonald

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Birth dateJan 11, 1980
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Richard Mcdonald is a United Kingdom sprinter, born on January 11, 1980. He competes primarily in the 400m, 800m and 110mH.

His personal bests include 47.67 in the 400m, 1:51.48 in the 800m, 14.98 in the 110mH, 50.70 in the 400mH and 3:07.33 in the 4x400m. He has earned 1 gold and 1 silver medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United Kingdom.

Key facts
400 m hurdles
50.70
400 m
47.67
2003 season best
52.58
Aug 3, 2003
2003 season best
Age
46 years old

As of Sep 19, 2026: 400 m hurdles 50.70, 400 m 47.67, 2003 season best 52.58 (Aug 3, 2003) · 46 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2003
400mH
52.58-Aug 3, 2003
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2003
800m
1:51.48-Jun 14, 2003
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2002
400m
48.57-Mar 29, 2002
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2002
400mH
50.83-Apr 21, 2002
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2002
800m
1:52.38-Mar 2, 2002
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2002
800m-short-track
1:55.41-Feb 23, 2002--
2001
400m
47.67-Jul 29, 2001
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2001
400mH
50.70-Aug 17, 2001
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2001
4x400m
3:07.33-Jul 14, 2001-Amsterdam European U23 Championships, Olympisch Stadion, Amsterdam
2000
400mH
51.09-Aug 22, 2000
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1999
400mH
51.0h-Jul 25, 1999
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1998
110mH
14.98-3.4May 17, 1998--
1998
400m-short-track
48.84-Jan 31, 1998--
1998
400m
49.7h-Sep 13, 1998
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1998
400mH
52.13-Jul 29, 1998
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Annecy IAAF World Junior Championships, Parc des Sports, Annecy

2003

10 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
400mH
53.82-Aug 30Wigan British Athletics League, Wigan
400mH
53.6HT-Aug 16Bedford BAL Golden Jubilee Cup Final, Bedford
400mH
52.58-Aug 3Eton British Athletics League, Eton
800m
1:56.59-Jul 25AAA Championships, Birmingham
800m
1:54.5HT-Jul 19London Golden Jubilee Cup Semi-Final, London
800m
1:53.89-Jul 12Glasgow Scottish Ch., Glasgow
800m
1:55.97-Jul 11Glasgow Scottish Ch., Glasgow
800m
1:51.48-Jun 14Eton British Athletics League, Eton
800m
1:54.4HT-Jun 8Loughborough International, Loughborough
800m
1:52.95-May 20Trafford BMC Gold Standard Races, Trafford

2002

13 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
400mH
51.9HT-Aug 11Derby Cleveland Cup, Derby
400mH
51.46-Jul 28Manchester Commonwealth Games, Manchester
400mH
51.48-Jul 13AAA Championships, Birmingham
400mH
51.57-Jun 29Tarare Hurdles Meeting, Tarare
400mH
54.36-Jun 28Annecy Hurdles Meeting, Annecy
400mH
51.10-Jun 26Celle Ligura Meeting Arcobaleno Atletica Europa, Celle Ligure
400mH
51.97-Jun 15Manchester Commonwealth Games Trials, Manchester
400mH
52.51-May 18Loughborough Acqa Pura International, Loughborough
400mH
50.83-Apr 21Walnut Mt.SAC Relays University/Open, Walnut, CA
400mH
50.9HT-Apr 13Azusa Pacific Meet of Champions, Azusa, CA
400m
48.57-Mar 29Stanford Inv., Palo Alto, CA
800m
1:52.38-Mar 2Los Angeles USC Trojan Inv., Los Angeles, CA
800m-short-track
1:55.41-Feb 23Los Angeles Invitational, Los Angeles, CA (i)

2001

21 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
400mH
53.30-Aug 18Jarrow
400mH
50.70-Aug 17Namur Atletissima, Namur
400mH
51.36-Aug 15Brasschaat Leo Calewaert Memorial, Brasschaat
400mH
52.53-Aug 11Ashford GBR-FRA, Ashford
400m
47.67-Jul 29Derby U23, Derby
400mH
52.89-Jul 29Derby U23, Derby
400mH
52.98-Jul 21Bedford
4x400m
3:07.33-Jul 14Amsterdam European U23 Championships, Olympisch Stadion, Amsterdam
400mH
51.08-Jul 13Amsterdam European U23 Championships, Olympisch Stadion, Amsterdam
4x400m
3:07.33-Jul 12Amsterdam European U23 Championships, Olympisch Stadion, Amsterdam
400mH
51.08-Jul 12Amsterdam European U23 Championships, Olympisch Stadion, Amsterdam
400mH
51.92-Jul 4Loughborough International Development Meeting, Loughborough
400mH
51.4HT-Jul 1Bedford British U23 Championships, Bedford
400mH
53.9HT-Jul 1Bedford British U23 Championships, Bedford
400mH
51.07-Jun 24Glasgow Scottish Ch., Glasgow
400mH
51.06-Jun 16Istanbul Cezmi Or Memorial, Istanbul
400mH
52.05-Jun 2Birmingham BAL, Birmingham
400mH
52.39-May 20Loughborough Aqua-Pura International Inv., Loughborough
400mH
51.93-May 7Glasgow British University Championships, Glasgow
400mH
52.27-May 7Glasgow British University Championships, Glasgow
400mH
52.56-Apr 26Fullerton Open, Fullerton, CA

2000

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
400mH
51.09-Aug 22Tönsberg Grand Prix, Tønsberg
400mH
51.93-Aug 6London
400mH
51.82-Jul 30Loughborough
400mH
51.61-Jul 29Glasgow
400mH
52.62-Jul 22Budapest MAL Cup, Budapest
400mH
52.29-Jul 8London British Club Ch. Division One, London
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Honours

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Amsterdam European U23 Championships

4x400 Metres Relay

2001
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European Junior Championships

400 Metres Hurdles

1999
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Richard Mcdonald's 400 m hurdles personal best?

Richard Mcdonald's 400 m hurdles personal best is 50.70, set on Aug 17, 2001 in Namur (BEL).

Which events does Richard Mcdonald compete in?

Richard Mcdonald competes in the 400 m hurdles and 400 m.

How did Richard Mcdonald perform in 2003?

2003 season best: 52.58, set on Aug 3, 2003.