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Sam Graddy

Sam Graddy

USAUSAMen
Birth dateFeb 10, 1964
BirthplaceGaffney, United States
Height1.78 m
Weight70 kg

Samuel Louis Graddy III (born February 10, 1964) is an American former athlete and professional football player, winner of gold medal in 4 × 100 m relay at the 1984 Summer Olympics He played in the National Football League (NFL) as a wide receiver. He played in the National Football League (NFL) as a wide receiver.

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.

Key facts
55 Metres
6.03
200 m
20.30
#441 all-time
1986 season best
6.03
Mar 14, 1986 · Oklahoma City, OK (USA) (i)
1986 season best
Medals
Olympic Games: 1 gold, 1 silver
Age
62 years old

As of Sep 12, 2026: 55 Metres 6.03, 200 m 20.30 (#441 all-time), 1986 season best 6.03 (Mar 14, 1986, Oklahoma City, OK (USA) (i)) · Olympic Games: 1 gold, 1 silver · 62 years old

PB

Personal bests

10.09
#508 all-time
20.30
#441 all-time
37.83
6.63
6.03
🏅

Medals

🥇🥈🥉Total
Olympic Games11-2

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
1986
55m
6.03-Mar 14, 1986
↑
Oklahoma City, OK (USA) (i)
1986
100m
10.08+2.6May 18, 1986
↑
Knoxville, TN (USA)
1985
55m
6.11-Feb 23, 1985
↑
-
1985
60m
6.63-Jan 18, 1985-Palais Omnisports de Paris-Bercy, Paris (FRA) (i)
1985
100m
10.19+0.9Apr 13, 1985
↑
Knoxville, TN (USA)
1985
200m
20.30-1.3May 10, 1985
↑
Knoxville, TN (USA)
1984
100m
10.08+2.4May 19, 1984
↑
Baton Rouge, LA (USA)
1984
200m
20.62+1.9May 13, 1984
↑
Baton Rouge, LA (USA)
1984
4x100m
37.83-Aug 11, 1984-Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles, CA (USA)
1983
100m
10.18+2.0Aug 24, 1983
↑
Caracas (VEN)

1986

13 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
100m
10.19+1.4Jun 7Indianapolis NCAA Championships, Indianapolis, IN
100m
10.15+0.0Jun 5Indianapolis NCAA Championships, Indianapolis, IN
100m
10.12+0.0May 24Knoxville, TN
100m
10.08+2.6May 18Knoxville, TN
100m
10.19-0.7May 17Knoxville, TN
100m
10.23-May 4Columbus, OH
100m
10.20+0.1Apr 12Knoxville, TN
100m
10.24-Apr 12Oxford, OH
100m
10.20-Mar 29San Diego, CA
55m
6.05-Mar 14Oklahoma City, OK (i)
55m
6.03-Mar 14Oklahoma City, OK (i)
55m
6.10-Mar 2Baton Rouge, LA (i)
55m
6.09-Feb 14New York, NY (i)

1985

8 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
100m
10.25+0.0May 11Knoxville, TN
200m
20.30-1.3May 10Knoxville, TN
100m
10.19+0.9Apr 13Knoxville, TN
100m
10.23-Mar 30Knoxville, TN
55m
6.11-Feb 23Baton Rouge, LA (i)
60m
6.63-Jan 18IAAF World Indoor Games, Palais Omnisports de Paris-Bercy, Paris (i)
60m
6.65-Jan 18IAAF World Indoor Games, Palais Omnisports de Paris-Bercy, Paris (i)
60m
6.73-Jan 18IAAF World Indoor Games, Palais Omnisports de Paris-Bercy, Paris (i)

1984

17 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
10.19+0.2Aug 4The XXIII Olympic Games, Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles, CA
100m
10.27+0.7Aug 4The XXIII Olympic Games, Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles, CA
100m
10.29+1.4Aug 3The XXIII Olympic Games, Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles, CA
100m
10.15+0.1Aug 3The XXIII Olympic Games, Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles, CA
100m
10.33+1.5Jul 14Berkeley, CA
100m
10.21-2.2Jun 17Los Angeles US Olympic Trials, Los Angeles, CA
100m
10.19+1.5Jun 17Los Angeles US Olympic Trials, Los Angeles, CA
100m
10.25+1.5Jun 2Eugene NCAA Championships
100m
10.08+2.4May 19Knoxville, TN
100m
10.23+1.3May 13Baton Rouge, LA
200m
20.62+1.9May 13Baton Rouge, LA
100m
10.09+1.4May 12Baton Rouge, LA
100m
10.29+0.3Apr 28Philadelphia Penn Relays, Philadelphia, PA
100m
10.16+4.1Apr 14Knoxville, TN

1983

7 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
100m
10.18+2.0Aug 24Caracas Pan American Games, Caracas
100m
10.25+1.6Jun 4Houston NCAA Championships, Houston, TX
100m
10.19+3.1Jun 2Houston NCAA Championships, Houston, TX
100m
10.29+0.0May 21Knoxville, TN
100m
10.34+0.0May 15Lexington, KY
100m
10.30+0.3Apr 30Philadelphia Penn Relays, Philadelphia, PA
100m
10.37-Apr 29Philadelphia Penn Relays, Philadelphia, PA

Honours

🥈

The XXIII Olympic Games

100 Metres

1984
🥇

Eugene NCAA Championships

100 Metres

1984
🥇

The XXIII Olympic Games

4x100 Metres Relay

1984
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Sam Graddy's 55 Metres personal best?

Sam Graddy's 55 Metres personal best is 6.03, set on Mar 14, 1986 in Oklahoma City, OK (USA) (i).

Which events does Sam Graddy compete in?

Sam Graddy competes in the 55 Metres and 200 m.

How did Sam Graddy perform in 1986?

1986 season best: 6.03, set on Mar 14, 1986 in Oklahoma City, OK (USA) (i).

How many medals has Sam Graddy won?

Sam Graddy has won 2 Olympic Games medals.