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Ron Brown

Ron Brown

USAUSAMen
Birth dateMar 31, 1961
BirthplaceLos Angeles, United States
Height0.71 m
Weight82 kg

Ronald James Brown (born March 31, 1961) is an American former athlete and professional football player.

He won a gold medal in the 4 × 100 metres relay at the 1984 Summer Olympics Brown played as a wide receiver in the National Football League (NFL).

Brown played as a wide receiver in the National Football League (NFL) He went to Arizona State University.

Key facts
100 m
10.06
#383 all-time
1990 season best
10.34
Apr 29, 1990 · Irvine, CA (USA)
1990 season best
Medals
Olympic Games: 1 gold
Age
65 years old

As of Sep 12, 2026: 100 m 10.06 (#383 all-time), 1990 season best 10.34 (Apr 29, 1990, Irvine, CA (USA)) · Olympic Games: 1 gold · 65 years old

PB

Personal bests

10.06
#383 all-time
20.74
37.83
6.64
5.69
🏅

Medals

🥇🥈🥉Total
Olympic Games1--1

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
1990
100m
10.34+1.9Apr 29, 1990
↓
Irvine, CA (USA)
1988
100m
10.26-0.3Jul 15, 1988
↓
Indianapolis, IN (USA)
1987
50Metres
5.69-Feb 22, 1987
→
-
1984
50Metres
5.69-Feb 17, 1984
→
San Diego, CA (USA) (i)
1984
55m
6.07-Feb 4, 1984
↑
-
1984
60m
6.64-Mar 10, 1984-Tokyo (JPN) (i)
1984
100m
10.05+4.0May 12, 1984
↓
Walnut, CA (USA)
1984
4x100m
37.83-Aug 11, 1984-Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles, CA (USA)
1983
55m
6.11-Jan 28, 1983
↑
-
1983
100m
10.01+2.3Apr 24, 1983
↓
Zürich (SUI)
1983
200m
20.44+3.6Jun 4, 1983
↑
Eugene, OR (USA)
1982
55m
6.10-Feb 13, 1982
↑
-
1982
200m
20.74+0.0Mar 20, 1982
↑
Tempe, AZ (USA)
1981
100m
10.08+3.8May 16, 1981
↓
Baton Rouge, LA (USA)
1980
100m
10.32+0.0May 5, 1980
↓
Tempe, AZ (USA)

1990

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
100m
10.34+1.9Apr 29Irvine, CA

1988

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
100m
10.26-0.3Jul 15Indianapolis US Olympic Trials, Indianapolis, IN
100m
10.29+0.3Jun 11Tucson, AZ
100m
10.29+0.2Jun 5Westwood, CA
100m
10.27-0.3May 28San José

1987

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
50Metres
5.69-Feb 22San Diego, CA (i)

1984

18 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
4x100m
37.83-Aug 11The XXIII Olympic Games, Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles, CA
4x100m
38.44-Aug 11The XXIII Olympic Games, Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles, CA
4x100m
38.89-Aug 10The XXIII Olympic Games, Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles, CA
100m
10.26+0.2Aug 4The XXIII Olympic Games, Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles, CA
100m
10.34+0.7Aug 4The XXIII Olympic Games, Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles, CA
100m
10.40+1.4Aug 3The XXIII Olympic Games, Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles, CA
100m
10.58-1.7Aug 3The XXIII Olympic Games, Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles, CA
100m
10.26+1.5Jul 14Berkeley, CA
100m
10.23-2.2Jun 17Los Angeles US Olympic Trials, Los Angeles, CA
100m
10.18+1.5Jun 17Los Angeles US Olympic Trials, Los Angeles, CA
100m
10.07+2.1May 26San José
100m
10.13+3.5May 13Westwood, CA
100m
10.05+4.0May 12Modesto, CA
100m
10.12+0.0Apr 29Walnut Mt. SAC Relays, Walnut, CA
100m
10.17+0.1Apr 7Tempe, AZ
60m
6.64-Mar 10Tokyo (i)
50Metres
5.69-Feb 17San Diego, CA (i)
55m
6.07-Feb 4Dallas, TX (i)

1983

17 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
100m
10.06+1.6Aug 24Weltklasse Zürich, Zürich
100m
10.16+1.8Aug 24Weltklasse Zürich, Zürich
100m
10.36-Jul 27Viareggio
100m
10.37+0.4Jul 20Luxembourg
100m
10.17-1.2Jun 17Indianapolis TAC Championships, Indianapolis, IN
100m
10.35-Jun 12Berkeley, CA
100m
10.11+2.1Jun 4Eugene Prefontaine Classic, Eugene, OR
200m
20.44+3.6Jun 4Eugene Prefontaine Classic, Eugene, OR
100m
10.02+3.4May 28San José
100m
10.16+2.6May 21Long Beach, CA
100m
10.25+0.4May 15Westwood, CA
100m
10.25+1.5May 14Modesto ModR, Modesto, CA
100m
10.01+2.3Apr 24Walnut Mt. SAC Relays, Walnut, CA
100m
10.23+0.0Apr 2Tempe, AZ
100m
10.23+0.0Mar 5San Diego, CA
55m
6.11-Feb 25USA Indoor Championships
55m
6.11-Jan 28New York, NY (i)

1982

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
200m
20.74+0.0Mar 20Tempe, AZ
200m
20.92+0.7Mar 13Tempe, AZ
55m
6.10-Feb 13Albuquerque, NM (i)

1981

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
100m
10.33+0.9Aug 1Westwood, CA
100m
10.24+1.3Jul 10Leningrad RUS-USA Int. Match, Leningrad
100m
10.25-0.7Jun 20Sacramento TAC Championships, Sacramento, CA
100m
10.24+0.4Jun 20Sacramento TAC Championships, Sacramento, CA
100m
10.46-0.8Jun 13Berkeley, CA
100m
10.15+1.8Jun 5Baton Rouge NCAA Championships
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Honours

4

The XXIII Olympic Games

100 Metres

1984
🥇

The XXIII Olympic Games

4x100 Metres Relay

1984
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Which events does Ron Brown compete in?

Ron Brown competes in the 55 Metres and 100 m.

How did Ron Brown perform in 1990?

1990 season best: 10.34, set on Apr 29, 1990 in Irvine, CA (USA).

How many medals has Ron Brown won?

Ron Brown has won 1 Olympic Games medal.