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Sharron Powell

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Birth dateJul 16, 1965
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Sharron Powell is a Jamaica sprinter, born on July 16, 1965. She competes primarily in the 400m, 800m and 4x400m.

Her personal bests include 51.67 in the 400m, 2:01.26 in the 800m, 3:23.13 in the 4x400m, 1:12.19 in the 500Metres and 1:12.19 in the 500m-short-track. She has earned 1 gold medal in major international competitions. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Jamaica.

Key facts
800 m
2:01.26
400 m
51.67
#774 all-time
1989 season best
2:01.63
Jun 24, 1989 · Saarijärvi (FIN)
Age
61 years old

As of Oct 2, 2026: 800 m 2:01.26, 400 m 51.67 (#774 all-time), 1989 season best 2:01.63 (Jun 24, 1989, Saarijärvi (FIN)) · 61 years old

PB

Personal bests

51.67
#774 all-time
2:01.26
4x400m
3:23.13
500Metresi
1:12.19
500m-short-tracki
1:12.19
500m-short-track
1:12.19

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
1989
400m
52.99-Jun 29, 1989
↓
Västerås (SWE)
1989
800m
2:01.63-Jun 24, 1989
↓
Saarijärvi (FIN)
1988
400m
51.67-Jun 4, 1988
↓
Eugene NCAA Championships
1988
800m
2:01.26-Sep 3, 1988
↓
Los Angeles, CA (USA)
1988
4x400m
3:23.13-Oct 1, 1988-The XXIV Olympic Games
1986
500m-short-track
1:12.19-Feb 1, 1986
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1986
500m-short-tracki
1:12.19-Feb 1, 1986
→
Fayetteville, AR (USA) (i)
1986
500Metresi
1:12.19-Feb 1, 1986-Fayetteville, AR (USA) (i)

1989

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
400m
52.99-Jun 29Västeras, Västerås
800m
2:03.36-Jun 27Kvarnsveden
800m
2:01.63-Jun 24Saarijärvi
800m
2:03.00-Jun 20Gävle
800m
2:02.55-Jun 10Vancouver

1988

8 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
4x400m
3:23.13-Oct 1The XXIV Olympic Games
4x400m
3:26.83-Sep 30The XXIV Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Seoul
800m
2:03.49-Sep 24The XXIV Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Seoul
800m
2:01.26-Sep 3Los Angeles, CA
400m
51.67-Jun 4Eugene NCAA Championships
800m
2:03.35-Jun 1Eugene NCAA Championships, Eugene, OR
800m
2:02.26-Jun 1Eugene NCAA Championships, Eugene, OR
400m
52.98-Apr 23Lawrence, KS

1986

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
500m-short-track
1:12.19-Feb 1Fayetteville, AR (i)

Honours

5

The XXIV Olympic Games

4x400 Metres Relay

1988
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Eugene NCAA Championships

800 Metres

1988
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Sharron Powell's 800 m personal best?

Sharron Powell's 800 m personal best is 2:01.26, set on Sep 3, 1988 in Los Angeles, CA (USA).

Which events does Sharron Powell compete in?

Sharron Powell competes in the 800 m and 400 m.

How did Sharron Powell perform in 1989?

1989 season best: 2:01.63, set on Jun 24, 1989 in Saarijärvi (FIN).