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Seymour Newman

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Birth dateMay 17, 1953
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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.

Key facts
800 m
1:45.2h
#561 all-time
400 m
45.66
1978 season best
46.11
Jul 16, 1978 · Medellín (COL)
1978 season best
Age
73 years old

As of Sep 14, 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

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
1978
400m
46.11-Jul 16, 1978
↑
Medellín (COL)
1977
400m
45.66-Aug 6, 1977
↑
Xalapa (MEX)
1977
800m
1:45.2h-Jun 29, 1977
↑
Kingston (JAM)
1976
800m
1:46.5h-Jul 14, 1976
↑
Olympic Stadium, Montréal (CAN)
1976
4x400m
3:02.84-Jul 31, 1976-Olympic Stadium, Montréal (CAN)
1974
400m
46.34-Mar 9, 1974
↑
Santo Domingo (DOM)
1973
400m
46.5h-Nov 30, 1973
↑
Kingston (JAM)

1978

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
400m
46.11-Jul 16Medellín

1977

9 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
1:46.13-Aug 7Xalapa
400m
45.66-Aug 6Xalapa
800m
1:46.8HT-Jul 2Milano
800m
1:45.2HT-Jun 29Helsinki World Games, Helsinki
800m
1:45.9HT-Jun 11Westwood, CA
800m
1:45.88-Jun 11-
800m
1:46.0HT-May 30Norwalk, CA
800m
1:45.30-May 13Kingston
800m
1:47.0HT-Apr 23Baton Rouge, LA

1976

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
4x400m
3:02.84-Jul 31The XXI Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Montréal
4x400m
3:03.86-Jul 30The XXI Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Montréal
800m
1:47.22-Jul 24The XXI Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Montréal
800m
1:48.46-Jul 23The XXI Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Montréal
800m
1:46.5HT-Jul 14Montréal

1974

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
400m
46.34-Mar 9Santo Domingo

1973

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
400m
46.5HT-Nov 30Kingston

Honours

5

The XXI Olympic Games

4x400 Metres Relay

1976
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Seymour Newman's 800 m personal best?

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.

Which events does Seymour Newman compete in?

Seymour Newman competes in the 800 m and 400 m.

How did Seymour Newman perform in 1978?

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