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Sherri Howard

Sherri Howard

USAUSAWomen
Birth dateJun 1, 1962
BirthplaceSherman
Height1.70 m
Weight53 kg

Sherri Howard is a United States sprinter, born on June 1, 1962 in Sherman. Standing 1.70 m and weighing 53 kg, She competes primarily in the 100m, 200m and 400m.

Her personal bests include 11.24 in the 100m, 22.97 in the 200m, 50.40 in the 400m and 3:18.29 in the 4x400m. She has earned 1 gold, 1 silver and 1 bronze medals in major international competitions. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Key facts
400 m
50.40
#186 all-time
100 m
11.24
#706 all-time
1988 season best
51.2h
Jun 5, 1988 · Indianapolis, IN (USA)
Medals
Olympic Games: 1 gold, 1 silver
Age
64 years old

As of Sep 29, 2026: 400 m 50.40 (#186 all-time), 100 m 11.24 (#706 all-time), 1988 season best 51.2h (Jun 5, 1988, Indianapolis, IN (USA)) · Olympic Games: 1 gold, 1 silver · 64 years old

PB

Personal bests

11.24
#706 all-time
22.97
#893 all-time
50.40
#186 all-time
4x400m
3:18.29
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Medals

🥇🥈🥉Total
Olympic Games11-2

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
1988
400m
51.2h-Jun 5, 1988
↓
Indianapolis, IN (USA)
1988
4x400m
3:25.86-Sep 30, 1988
↑
Olympic Stadium, Seoul (KOR)
1985
400m
50.95-Jun 1, 1985
↓
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1984
100m
11.24+1.7Apr 28, 1984-Walnut, CA (USA)
1984
200m
22.97+1.8Apr 21, 1984-Los Angeles, CA (USA)
1984
400m
50.40-Jun 19, 1984
↓
Los Angeles, CA (USA)
1984
4x400m
3:18.29-Aug 11, 1984
↑
Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles, CA (USA)
1979
4x400m
3:27.36-Aug 24, 1979
↑
Montréal IAAF World Cup

1988

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
4x400m
3:25.86-Sep 30The XXIV Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Seoul
400m
51.63-Jul 18Indianapolis US Olympic Trials, Indianapolis, IN
400m
51.2HT-Jun 5Westwood, CA
400m
52.25-May 14Los Angeles, CA
400m
52.75-Mar 12Los Angeles, CA

1985

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
400m
50.95-Jun 1-

1984

8 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
4x400m
3:18.29-Aug 11The XXIII Olympic Games, Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles, CA
4x400m
3:22.82-Aug 10The XXIII Olympic Games, Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles, CA
4x400m
3:19.60-Jul 25Walnut, CA
400m
50.40-Jun 19Los Angeles US Olympic Trials, Los Angeles, CA
400m
51.11-May 12Modesto, CA
100m
11.24+1.7Apr 28Walnut Mt. SAC Relays, Walnut, CA
200m
22.97+1.8Apr 21Los Angeles, CA
400m
51.66-Apr 14Los Angeles, CA

1979

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
4x400m
3:27.36-Aug 24Montréal IAAF World Cup

Honours

🥈

The XXIV Olympic Games

4x400 Metres Relay

1988
🥇

The XXIII Olympic Games

4x400 Metres Relay

1984
🥉

Montréal IAAF World Cup

4x400 Metres Relay

1979
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Sherri Howard's 400 m personal best?

Sherri Howard's 400 m personal best is 50.40, set on Jun 19, 1984 in Los Angeles, CA (USA), #186 on the all-time list.

Which events does Sherri Howard compete in?

Sherri Howard competes in the 400 m and 100 m.

How did Sherri Howard perform in 1988?

1988 season best: 51.2h, set on Jun 5, 1988 in Indianapolis, IN (USA).

How many medals has Sherri Howard won?

Sherri Howard has won 2 Olympic Games medals.