Sally Jane Janet Gunnell, OBE, DL (born 29 July 1966) is a British former track-and-field athlete, who won the 1992 Olympic gold medal in the 400 metres hurdles.
During a 24-month period between 1992 and 1994, Gunnell won every international event open to her, claiming Olympic Games, World Championship, European Championship, Commonwealth Games, Goodwill Games, IAAF World Cup and European Cup golds in the event, and breaking the British, European and World records in it.
She is the only female British athlete to have won all four 'majors'; Olympic, World, European and Commonwealth titles, and was the first female 400 metres hurdler in history to win the Olympic and World titles and break the world record. Her former world record time of 52.74 secs in 1993 is still the current British record. She was named World and European Female Athlete of the Year in 1993, and was made an MBE in 1993 and an OBE in 1998.
As of Sep 15, 2026: 400 m hurdles 52.74 (#15 all-time), 100 m hurdles 12.80 (#307 all-time), 1997 season best 54.53 (Aug 5, 1997, Olympic Stadium, Athina (GRE)) · Last competition: IAAF World Championships, Olympic Stadium, Athina, Aug 5, 1997, 54.53 · Olympic Games: 1 gold, 1 bronze · World Championships: 1 gold, 1 silver, 1 bronze · National record (400 m hurdles) · 60 years old
What is Sally Gunnell's 400 m hurdles personal best?
Sally Gunnell's 400 m hurdles personal best is 52.74, set on Aug 19, 1993 in Gottlieb-Daimler Stadion, Stuttgart (GER), #15 on the all-time list.
Which events does Sally Gunnell compete in?
Sally Gunnell competes in the 400 m hurdles and 100 m hurdles.
How did Sally Gunnell perform in 1997?
1997 season best: 54.53, set on Aug 5, 1997 in Olympic Stadium, Athina (GRE). Last competition: IAAF World Championships, Olympic Stadium, Athina on Aug 5, 1997, 54.53.
How many medals has Sally Gunnell won?
Sally Gunnell has won 2 Olympic Games medals and 3 World Championships medals.
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