
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
Personal bests
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Medals
| Competitions | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympic Games | 1 | 1 | – | 2 |
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | – |
| 1984 | 100m | 11.24 | +1.7 | Apr 28, 1984 | Walnut, CA (USA) |
| 1984 | 200m | 22.97 | +1.8 | Apr 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 |