Stephanie Hightower-Leftwich

USAWomen

Birth dateJul 19, 1958

BirthplaceLouisville, United States

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Stephanie Hightower (born July 19, 1958) is an American former hurdler and former president of USA Track & Field (USATF). She is a four-time U.S. Champion at 100 meter hurdles and a five-time U.S.

Indoor Champion at 60 meter hurdles. She also won the 1980 U.S. Olympic Trials, but was prevented from competing in the Moscow Olympics due to the boycott.

She won a silver medal at the 1987 Pan American Games. Hightower became president of USA Track & Field in December 2008. She resigned as chair of the USATF board in April 2015 and was elected to the IAAF Council in August 2015 She resigned as president of USATF in December 2016.

Key facts

100 m hurdles

12.78

#268 all-time

55 Metres Hurdles

7.46

1988 season best

13.00

Jul 22, 1988 · Indianapolis, IN (USA)

Age

68 years old

As of Sep 28, 2026: 100 m hurdles 12.78 (#268 all-time), 55 Metres Hurdles 7.46, 1988 season best 13.00 (Jul 22, 1988, Indianapolis, IN (USA)) · 68 years old

Personal bests

100mH

12.78*

#268 all-time

60mH

8.02

50MetresHu

6.88

55mH

7.46

* Wind-assisted (> 2.0 m/s)

Performance Charts

Season bests

Season	Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Trend	Competitions
1988	55mH	7.58	-	Feb 13, 1988	↓	East Rutherford, NJ (USA) (i)
1988	100mH	13.00	+1.4	Jul 22, 1988	↓	Indianapolis, IN (USA)
1987	60mH	8.10	-	Mar 6, 1987	↓	IAAF World Indoor Championships, Hoosier Dome, Indianapolis, IN (i)
1987	100mH	12.82	+1.9	Aug 13, 1987	↓	Indianapolis, IN (USA)
1986	55mH	7.45	-	Feb 28, 1986	↓	-
1986	100mH	13.07	-	Sep 10, 1986	↓	Stadio Olimpico, Roma (ITA)
1985	50MetresHu	6.88	-	Jan 27, 1985	↑	Rosemont, IL (USA) (i)
1985	55mH	7.52	-	Jan 25, 1985	↓	-
1985	60mH	8.12	-	Jan 18, 1985	↓	Palais Omnisports de Paris-Bercy, Paris (FRA) (i)
1984	50MetresHu	6.95	-	Jan 29, 1984	↑	Rosemont, IL (USA) (i)
1984	55mH	7.44	-	Feb 24, 1984	↓	East Rutherford, NJ (USA) (i)
1984	60mH	8.37	-	Mar 10, 1984	↓	Tokyo (JPN) (i)
1984	100mH	12.78	+4.6	May 12, 1984	↓	Walnut, CA (USA)
1983	55mH	7.37	-	Feb 25, 1983	↓	USA Indoor Championships
1983	60mH	8.02	-	Jan 29, 1983	↓	Louisville, KY (USA) (i)
1983	100mH	13.03	-	Apr 1, 1983	↓	Knoxville, TN (USA)
1982	55mH	7.38	-	Feb 12, 1982	↓	East Rutherford, NJ (USA) (i)
1982	100mH	12.79	+1.9	Jul 10, 1982	↓	Karl Marx Stadt (GDR)
1981	100mH	13.09	+0.1	Sep 5, 1981	↓	Roma IAAF World Cup
1980	55mH	7.48	-	Feb 8, 1980	↓	-
1980	100mH	12.91	+1.5	Aug 5, 1980	↓	Roma (ITA)

1988

2 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
100mH	13.00	+1.4	Jul 22	Indianapolis US Olympic Trials, Indianapolis, IN
55mH	7.58	-	Feb 13	East Rutherford, NJ (i)

1987

9 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
100mH	13.12	-0.9	Sep 4	IAAF World Championships
100mH	13.22	+0.8	Sep 3	IAAF World Championships
100mH	13.22	+0.8	Aug 29	IAAF World Championships
100mH	13.12	-0.9	Aug 29	IAAF World Championships
100mH	12.82	+1.9	Aug 13	Indianapolis Pan American Games, Indianapolis, IN
100mH	12.99	+1.3	Jun 26	San José TAC Championships, San José
60mH	8.26	-	Mar 7	IAAF World Indoor Championships, Hoosier Dome, Indianapolis, IN (i)
60mH	8.10	-	Mar 6	IAAF World Indoor Championships, Hoosier Dome, Indianapolis, IN (i)
60mH	8.26	-	Mar 6	IAAF World Indoor Championships, Hoosier Dome, Indianapolis, IN (i)

1986

4 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
100mH	13.65	+0.6	Sep 10	Roma Golden Gala, Stadio Olimpico, Roma
100mH	13.07	-	Sep 10	Roma Golden Gala, Stadio Olimpico, Roma
100mH	13.49	+0.6	Sep 2	Athletissima Lausanne, Lausanne
55mH	7.45	-	Feb 28	New York, NY (i)

1985

5 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
50MetresHu	6.88	-	Jan 27	Rosemont, IL (i)
55mH	7.52	-	Jan 25	New York, NY (i)
60mH	8.12	-	Jan 18	IAAF World Indoor Games, Palais Omnisports de Paris-Bercy, Paris (i)
60mH	8.22	-	Jan 18	IAAF World Indoor Games, Palais Omnisports de Paris-Bercy, Paris (i)
60mH	8.17	-	Jan 18	IAAF World Indoor Games, Palais Omnisports de Paris-Bercy, Paris (i)

1984

13 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
100mH	12.98	-	Jul 25	Walnut, CA
100mH	13.08	+0.0	Jul 14	Berkeley, CA
100mH	12.78	+4.6	May 12	Modesto, CA
100mH	13.11	-	May 5	Columbus, OH
100mH	13.10	+2.1	Apr 29	Walnut Mt. SAC Relays, Walnut, CA
60mH	8.37	-	Mar 10	Tokyo (i)
55mH	7.44	-	Feb 24	New York, NY (i)
55mH	7.45	-	Feb 24	New York, NY (i)
55mH	7.46	-	Feb 11	East Rutherford, NJ (i)
55mH	7.50	-	Feb 4	Dallas, TX (i)
50MetresHu	6.95	-	Jan 29	Rosemont, IL (i)
55mH	7.48	-	Jan 27	New York, NY (i)
50MetresHu	7.00	-	Jan 15	Sherbrooke (i)

1983

12 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
100mH	13.06	-	Jun 17	Indianapolis TAC Championships, Indianapolis, IN
100mH	13.21	-2.0	Jun 17	Indianapolis TAC Championships, Indianapolis, IN
100mH	13.38	-	May 8	Columbus, OH
100mH	13.18	-	Apr 28	Philadelphia Penn Relays, Philadelphia, PA
100mH	13.03	-	Apr 1	Knoxville, TN
55mH	7.47	-	Feb 27	East Rutherford, NJ (i)
55mH	7.37	-	Feb 25	USA Indoor Championships
55mH	7.47	-	Feb 25	USA Indoor Championships
55mH	7.48	-	Feb 5	Dallas, TX (i)
60mH	8.02	-	Jan 29	Louisville, KY (i)
55mH	7.45	-	Jan 28	New York, NY (i)
55mH	7.49	-	Jan 21	Los Angeles, CA (i)

1982

5 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
100mH	13.02	-	Aug 25	Koblenz
100mH	12.79	+1.9	Jul 10	Karl Marx Stadt
55mH	7.39	-	Feb 26	New York, NY (i)
55mH	7.38	-	Feb 12	New York, NY (i)
55mH	7.48	-	Jan 30	Dallas, TX (i)

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Stephanie Hightower-Leftwich's 100 m hurdles personal best?

Stephanie Hightower-Leftwich's 100 m hurdles personal best is 12.78, set on May 12, 1984 in Modesto, CA (USA), #268 on the all-time list.

Which events does Stephanie Hightower-Leftwich compete in?

Stephanie Hightower-Leftwich competes in the 100 m hurdles and 55 Metres Hurdles.

How did Stephanie Hightower-Leftwich perform in 1988?

1988 season best: 13.00, set on Jul 22, 1988 in Indianapolis, IN (USA).