Roger Black

Born
Mar 31, 1966 (60 years old)
Birthplace
Portsmouth, United Kingdom
Events
400 m · 300 Metres
Height
1.90 m
Weight
79 kg

Roger Black is a renowned track and field athlete who devoted their career to competitive athletics. With years of dedicated training and consistent performances, Roger Black 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. Roger Black's career exemplified the dedication required to compete at elite levels of track and field athletics.

Roger Black's competitive achievements were highlighted by participation in world-class competitions including World Championships. These prestigious international events provided platforms to compete against the finest distance runners from around the globe. Such participation demanded exceptional preparation, peak athletic conditioning, and strategic race execution. The athlete's ability to compete effectively at championship level demonstrated their technical expertise and mental fortitude. Their performances at these elite competitions contributed significantly to their professional reputation and helped establish them as a top-tier competitor in their discipline.

Roger Black'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, Roger Black'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 m44.37
2007 season best11.20Jul 7, 2007 · Abingdon
Medals7Olympic Games: 2 silver, 1 bronze · World Championships: 2 gold, 2 silver
Personal best · 300 Metres32.08

As of Oct 29, 2026: 400 m 44.37 (#89 all-time), 300 Metres 32.08, 2007 season best 11.20 (Jul 7, 2007, Abingdon (GBR)) · Olympic Games: 2 silver, 1 bronze · World Championships: 2 gold, 2 silver · 60 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time
100mCA 199610.481,047 pts–
200mCA 199620.561,133 pts–
400mLausanne 199644.371,224 pts#89
4x400mGA 19962:56.60–
400m-short-trackIndoorCosford 198646.821,119 pts–
400m-short-track198646.821,119 pts–

Medals

CompetitionsGoldSilverBronzeTotal
Olympic Games–213
World Championships22–4
Total2417

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2007100m 11.20+2.6Jul 7, 2007Abingdon (GBR)
2007200m 22.70+4.6Jul 7, 2007Abingdon (GBR)
1998100m 10.58+0.6May 2, 1998Irvine, CA (USA)
1998300m 32.51–Jul 19, 1998Gateshead (GBR)
1998400m 44.71–Jul 26, 1998Birmingham (GBR)
19984x400m 3:00.95–Jun 28, 1998Petrovskiy Stadium, St. Petersburg (RUS)
1997200m 20.56+2.6May 1, 1997Bedford (GBR)
1997400m 45.07–Aug 13, 1997Zürich (SUI)
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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Roger Black's 400 m personal best is 44.37, set on Jul 3, 1996 in Lausanne (SUI), #89 on the all-time list.

Roger Black competes in the 400 m and 300 Metres.

2007 season best: 11.20, set on Jul 7, 2007 in Abingdon (GBR).

Roger Black has won 3 Olympic Games medals and 4 World Championships medals.