Richard Yates

Born
Jan 26, 1986 (40 years old)
Events
400 m hurdles

Richard Yates is a renowned track and field athlete who devoted their career to competitive athletics. With years of dedicated training and consistent performances, Richard Yates established themselves as a respected competitor at both national and international levels. The athlete demonstrated exceptional technical skills and maintained high standards of performance across multiple seasons. Their commitment to excellence and improvement drove them to pursue personal records and competitive success. Richard Yates's career exemplified the dedication required to compete at elite levels of track and field athletics.

Throughout their competitive career, Richard Yates participated in numerous prestigious athletic competitions at various levels of competition. These events provided opportunities to test their abilities against quality opponents and pursue personal records and season bests. Consistent participation in high-level competitions allowed Richard Yates to continuously improve their athletic performances and gain valuable international experience. Their competitive record demonstrates sustained excellence across multiple seasons and competitions. The athlete's achievements in competition solidified their reputation as a serious and accomplished track and field competitor.

Richard Yates's personal records and best performances remain testament to their athletic abilities and years of rigorous training. These achievements represent the peak of their competitive career and demonstrate their natural talent combined with dedicated preparation. The athlete's performances contributed to the advancement of their sport and helped establish competitive standards within their discipline. After retirement from elite competition, Richard Yates's legacy continued to inspire emerging athletes pursuing careers in track and field. Their dedication to athletic excellence serves as an enduring example of the commitment required to achieve success at the highest levels of international competition.

Personal best · 400 m hurdles49.06
2026 season best8.47Feb 14, 2026 · Arena Birmingham, Birmingham (GBR) (i)
Last competitionNational Athletics League - Regional NorthMay 23, 2026 · 15.69

As of Oct 28, 2026: 400 m hurdles 49.06 (#359 all-time), 2026 season best 8.47 (Feb 14, 2026, Arena Birmingham, Birmingham (GBR) (i)) · Last competition: National Athletics League - Regional North, May 23, 2026, 15.69 · 40 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time
100mStretford 201410.98892 pts–
200mBlackpool 201121.6h981 pts–
400mOordegem 201247.291,026 pts–
800mStretford 20131:53.66925 pts–
110mHBirmingham 201614.62*957 pts–
400mHLondon 200849.061,177 pts#359

* Wind-assisted (> 2.0 m/s)

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
202660mH Indoor8.47–Feb 14, 2026Novuna UK Athletics Indoor Championships, Arena Birmingham, Birmingham (i)
202660mH 8.79–Jan 10, 2026Northern Senior, U20 & U17 Indoor Championships
2026110mH 15.69+2.5May 23, 2026National Athletics League - Regional North
202560mH Indoor8.40–Feb 1, 2025Loughborough Indoor Open
2025110mH 15.27+1.3Aug 24, 20254J Studios scottishathletics National Senior & Under 17 Champs
202460mH Indoor8.52–Jan 13, 2024Northern Senior, U20 & U17 Indoor Championships
2024110mH 15.46-1.2Jul 7, 2024National Athletics League - Regional North
202360mH Indoor8.86–Dec 17, 2023Manchester Indoor Open meeting
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Richard Yates's 400 m hurdles personal best is 49.06, set on Jul 26, 2008 in Crystal Palace, London (GBR), #359 on the all-time list.

Richard Yates competes in the 400 m hurdles.

2026 season best: 8.47, set on Feb 14, 2026 in Arena Birmingham, Birmingham (GBR) (i). Last competition: National Athletics League - Regional North on May 23, 2026, 15.69.