Rick Mitchell
- Born
- Mar 24, 1955 (71 years old)
- Birthplace
- Sydney, Australia
- Events
- 400 m
- Height
- 1.83 m
- Weight
- 71 kg
Richard Charles Mitchell OAM (24 March 1955 – 30 May 2021) was an Australian sprinter and triple Olympian who competed in the 400 metres and 4 × 400 metres relay Mitchell won a silver medal at the 1980 Summer Olympics, and also won one gold, two silver medals, and one bronze medal at the Commonwealth Games in 1978 and 1982. Mitchell won a silver medal at the 1980 Summer Olympics, and also won one gold, two silver medals, and one bronze medal at the Commonwealth Games in 1978 and 1982.
Throughout their competitive career, they maintained exceptional standards in track and field athletics.
Their dedication to the sport exemplified the highest ideals of athletic competition and personal achievement.
As of Oct 27, 2026: 400 m 44.84 (#296 all-time), 1984 season best 46.09 (Mar 30, 1984, Melbourne (AUS)) · Olympic Games: 1 silver · Area record (4 × 400 m) · 71 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Medals
| Competitions | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympic Games | – | 1 | – | 1 |
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | 400m | 46.09 | – | Mar 30, 1984 | Melbourne (AUS) |
| 1984 | 4x400m | 2:59.70 | – | Aug 11, 1984 | Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles, CA (USA) |
| 1982 | 400m | 45.49 | – | Aug 18, 1982 | Zürich (SUI) |
| 1981 | 400m | 46.31 | – | Feb 4, 1981 | Melbourne (AUS) |
| 1980 | 400m | 44.84 | – | Jul 30, 1980 | Lenin Stadium, Moskva (URS) |
| 1978 | 400m | 45.6h | – | Feb 18, 1978 | Melbourne (AUS) |
| 1977 | 400m | 46.19 | – | Mar 19, 1977 | Auckland (NZL) |
| 1976 | 200m | 20.8h | – | Feb 29, 1976 | Olympic Stadium, Montréal (CAN) |