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Shona Richards

Shona Richards

GBRGBRWomen
Birth dateSep 1, 1995
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Shona Richards is a United Kingdom sprinter, born on September 1, 1995. She competes primarily in the 200m, 400m and 400mH.

Her personal bests include 24.96 in the 200m, 54.92 in the 400m, 56.05 in the 400mH, 3:32.00 in the 4x400m and 8.19 in the 60m. She has earned 2 silver medals in major international competitions. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United Kingdom.

Key facts
400 m hurdles
56.05
#505 all-time
400 Metres Short Track
54.92
2019 season best
1:01.83
Jul 27, 2019 · Merksem (BEL)
2019 season best
Age
31 years old

As of Sep 26, 2026: 400 m hurdles 56.05 (#505 all-time), 400 Metres Short Track 54.92, 2019 season best 1:01.83 (Jul 27, 2019, Merksem (BEL)) · 31 years old

PB

Personal bests

24.96
54.92
56.05
#505 all-time
4x400m
3:32.00
60m
8.19
400m-short-track
54.92
300m
39.15
300m-short-track
39.61
300MetresH
41.84

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2019
400m-short-track
57.45-Feb 16, 2019
↓
Sheffield (GBR) (i)
2019
400m
57.45-Feb 16, 2019
↓
Sheffield (GBR) (i)
2019
400mH
1:01.83-Jul 27, 2019
↓
Merksem (BEL)
2019
800m-short-track
2:10.57-Feb 5, 2019--
2018
400m
59.33-May 26, 2018
↓
Palafrugell (ESP)
2018
400mH
1:00.34-Jun 10, 2018
↓
Bedford (GBR)
2017
400mH
59.38-May 27, 2017
↓
Oordegem (BEL)
2017
800m
2:13.47-Jul 26, 2017--
2016
400mH
57.46-Jun 11, 2016
↓
Genève (SUI)
2015
400mH
56.05-Jul 12, 2015
↓
Tallinn European U23 Championships, Kadrioru staadion, Tallinn
2015
400m
57.05-Jul 18, 2015
↓
Loughborough (GBR)
2014
400m
54.92-Mar 1, 2014
↓
Sheffield (GBR) (i)
2014
400m-short-track
54.92-Mar 1, 2014
↓
Sheffield (GBR) (i)
2014
400mH
56.16-Jul 26, 2014
↓
IAAF World Junior Championships, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR
2014
4x400m
3:32.00-Jul 27, 2014-IAAF World Junior Championships, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR
2013
400m
56.29-Apr 28, 2013
↓
Basildon (GBR)
2013
400m-short-track
56.42-Feb 23, 2013
↓
Birmingham (GBR) (i)
2013
400mH
58.33-Jul 21, 2013
↓
European Junior Championships, Stadio Guidobaldi, Rieti
2012
60m
8.19-Jan 22, 2012-Lee Valley (GBR) (i)
2012
200m
24.96-0.2May 13, 2012
↑
Kingston (GBR)
2012
300m
39.15-Aug 19, 2012-Bedford (GBR)
2012
300m-short-track
39.61-Feb 26, 2012-Birmingham (GBR) (i)
2012
300MetresH
41.84-Aug 19, 2012
↑
Bedford (GBR)
2012
400m
55.43-Jul 22, 2012
↓
Bromley (GBR)
2012
400mH
1:00.88-Aug 26, 2012
↓
Bedford (GBR)
2011
200m
25.53=-3.3May 15, 2011
↑
Kingston (GBR)
2011
300MetresH
44.02-Jul 2, 2011
↑
Gateshead (GBR)
2010
200m
25.53+0.3Jul 10, 2010
↑
Birmingham (GBR)

2019

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
400mH
1:01.83-Jul 27Antwerp Athletics Gala, Merksem
400m-short-track
58.12-Feb 17BUCS Indoor Championships, Sheffield (i)
400m-short-track
57.45-Feb 16BUCS Indoor Championships, Sheffield (i)
800m-short-track
2:10.57-Feb 5BMC Open, Sheffield (i) - Mixed Races

2018

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
400mH
1:01.83-Jul 1Merksem Antwerp Athletics Gala, Merksem
400mH
1:01.75-Jun 30Bruxelles Grand Prix, Bruxelles
400mH
1:01.66-Jun 16Rhede Int. Leichtathletik-Meeting, Rhede
400mH
1:00.34-Jun 10Bedford South of England Ch., Bedford
400mH
1:01.20-Jun 9Bedford South of England Ch., Bedford
400m
59.33-May 26Palafrugell Meeting Internacional, Palafrugell

2017

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
2:13.47-Jul 26Crawley - Mixed Races
400mH
1:00.85-Jul 16Bromley UK Women's League, Bromley
400mH
59.94-Jul 1British Championships, Birmingham
400mH
59.59-Jun 10Genève AtletiCAGenève, Genève
400mH
59.38-May 27Oordegem IFAM Meeting, Oordegem

2016

8 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
400mH
59.07-Jun 26UK Championships, Birmingham
400mH
58.27-Jun 25UK Championships, Birmingham
400mH
58.34-Jun 19Bruxelles Grand Prix, Bruxelles
400mH
57.46-Jun 11Genève AtletiCAGenève, Genève
400mH
58.11-Jun 5Bydgoszcz European Athletics Festival, Bydgoszcz
400mH
59.77-May 25Namur Atletissima, Namur
400mH
59.47-May 22Loughborough International, Loughborough - Invitational Events
400mH
59.08-May 20Golden Spike Ostrava 2016, Mestský Stadion, Ostrava

2015

19 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
400m
53.64-Aug 9Newham Open Series, Newham - Mixed Races
400mH
57.43-Aug 8Eton UK Women's League, Eton
400mH
56.23-Aug 1Ninove Memorial Geert Rasschaert, Ninove
400mH
57.05-Jul 18Loughborough EAP Meeting, Loughborough
400m
57.05-Jul 18Loughborough EAP Meeting, Loughborough
400mH
56.77-Jul 14Luzern Spitzen Leichtathletik, Luzern
400mH
56.05-Jul 12Tallinn European U23 Championships, Kadrioru staadion, Tallinn
400mH
56.99-Jul 11Tallinn European U23 Championships, Kadrioru staadion, Tallinn
400mH
57.40-Jul 10Tallinn European U23 Championships, Kadrioru staadion, Tallinn
400mH
56.99-Jul 9Tallinn European U23 Championships, Kadrioru staadion, Tallinn
400mH
56.05-Jul 9Tallinn European U23 Championships, Kadrioru staadion, Tallinn
400mH
57.40-Jul 9Tallinn European U23 Championships, Kadrioru staadion, Tallinn
400mH
57.24-Jun 21Bedford England U23/U20 Championships, Bedford - U23 Events
400mH
58.9HT-Jun 20Bedford England U23/U20 Championships, Bedford - U23 Events
400mH
57.86-Jun 13Leixlip Irish Milers Club, Leixlip
400mH
57.18-Jun 6Genève AtletiCAGenève, Genève
400mH
57.74-May 27Namur Atletissima, Namur
400mH
57.96-May 25Lokeren Grote Prijs, Lokeren
400mH
57.87-May 23Oordegem IFAM Meeting, Oordegem
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Honours

🥈

IAAF World Junior Championships

4x400 Metres Relay

2014
🥈

IAAF World Junior Championships

400 Metres Hurdles

2014
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Shona Richards's 400 m hurdles personal best?

Shona Richards's 400 m hurdles personal best is 56.05, set on Jul 12, 2015 in Kadrioru staadion, Tallinn (EST), #505 on the all-time list.

Which events does Shona Richards compete in?

Shona Richards competes in the 400 m hurdles and 400 Metres Short Track.

How did Shona Richards perform in 2019?

2019 season best: 1:01.83, set on Jul 27, 2019 in Merksem (BEL).