Sherri Howard

Sherri Howard

Born
Jun 1, 1962 (64 years old)
Birthplace
Sherman
Events
400 m · 100 m
Height
1.70 m
Weight
53 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.

Personal best · 400 m50.40
1988 season best51.2hJun 5, 1988 · Indianapolis, IN
Medals2Olympic Games: 1 gold, 1 silver
Personal best · 100 m11.24

As of Nov 14, 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

DisciplineResultAll-time

Medals

CompetitionsGoldSilverBronzeTotal
Olympic Games11–2

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1988400m 51.2h–Jun 5, 1988Indianapolis, IN (USA)
19884x400m 3:25.86–Sep 30, 1988Olympic Stadium, Seoul (KOR)
1985400m 50.95–Jun 1, 1985–
1984100m 11.24+1.7Apr 28, 1984Walnut, CA (USA)
1984200m 22.97+1.8Apr 21, 1984Los Angeles, CA (USA)
1984400m 50.40–Jun 19, 1984Los Angeles, CA (USA)
19844x400m 3:18.29–Aug 11, 1984Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles, CA (USA)
19794x400m 3:27.36–Aug 24, 1979Montréal IAAF World Cup
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

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.

Sherri Howard competes in the 400 m and 100 m.

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

Sherri Howard has won 2 Olympic Games medals.