Seymour Newman

JamaicaJamaica
Born
May 17, 1953 (73 years old)
Events
800 m · 400 m

Seymour Newman is a Jamaica sprinter, born on May 17, 1953. He competes primarily in the 400m, 800m and 4x400m.

His personal bests include 45.66 in the 400m, 1:45.2h in the 800m and 3:02.84 in the 4x400m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Jamaica.

Personal best · 800 m1:45.2h
#561 all-time
1978 season best46.11Jul 16, 1978 · Medellín
Personal best · 400 m45.66

As of Nov 6, 2026: 800 m 1:45.2h (#561 all-time), 400 m 45.66, 1978 season best 46.11 (Jul 16, 1978, Medellín (COL)) · 73 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
400mXalapa 1977Jamaica 400 m all-time list45.661,135 pts–
800mHelsinki 1977Jamaica 800 m all-time list1:45.2h1,168 pts#561
4x400mMontréal 1976Jamaica 4 × 400 m all-time list3:02.84–

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1978400m 46.11–Jul 16, 1978Medellín (COL)
1977400m 45.66–Aug 6, 1977Xalapa (MEX)
1977800m 1:45.2h–Jun 29, 1977Kingston (JAM)
1976800m 1:46.5h–Jul 14, 1976Olympic Stadium, Montréal (CAN)
19764x400m 3:02.84–Jul 31, 1976Olympic Stadium, Montréal (CAN)
1974400m 46.34–Mar 9, 1974Santo Domingo (DOM)
1973400m 46.5h–Nov 30, 1973Kingston (JAM)
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Seymour Newman's 800 m personal best is 1:45.2h, set on Jun 29, 1977 in Helsinki (FIN), #561 on the all-time list.

Seymour Newman competes in the 800 m and 400 m.

1978 season best: 46.11, set on Jul 16, 1978 in Medellín (COL).