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Susan Hearnshaw

Susan Hearnshaw

GBRGBRWomen
Birth dateMay 26, 1961
BirthplaceLiversedge, United Kingdom
Height1.78 m
Weight67 kg

Susan Christina Richardson (née Hearnshaw, formerly Telfer, born 26 May 1961) is a British retired athlete who competed mainly in the long jump and won a bronze medal at the 1984 Summer Olympics.

Key facts
Long Jump
6.83
#229 all-time
1984 season best
7.00
May 27, 1984 · Cleckheaton (GBR)
1984 season best
Medals
Olympic Games: 1 bronze
Age
65 years old

As of Sep 19, 2026: Long Jump 6.83 (#229 all-time), 1984 season best 7.00 (May 27, 1984, Cleckheaton (GBR)) · Olympic Games: 1 bronze · 65 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
1984
LJ
7.00+4.2May 27, 1984
↓
Cleckheaton (GBR)
1982
LJ
6.26-Jul 31, 1982
↓
London (GBR)
1980
LJ
6.66-Jul 30, 1980
↓
Lenin Stadium, Moskva (URS)
1979
LJ
6.55-Jul 28, 1979
↓
London (GBR)
1978
LJ
6.56+2.1Jun 25, 1978
↓
Stadion Evžena Rošického, Praha (TCH)
1977
LJ
5.54+0.7Aug 20, 1977
↓
European Junior Championships, RSC Olimpiyskiy, Donetsk

1984

12 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
LJ
6.71-Sep 14Tokyo
LJ
6.67-Sep 7London
LJ
6.80+2.4Aug 9The XXIII Olympic Games, Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles, CA
LJ
6.64+0.9Aug 8The XXIII Olympic Games, Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles, CA
LJ
6.69-Jun 23Birmingham
LJ
6.71-Jun 17Loughborough
LJ
7.00+4.2May 27Cwmbran
LJ
6.83+0.2May 6Cleckheaton
LJ
6.75-Apr 30Split
LJ
6.70-Mar 3European Indoor Championships, Scandinavium, Göteborg (i)
LJ
6.64-Feb 4Cosford (i)
LJ
6.50-Jan 14Cosford (i)

1982

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
LJ
6.26-Jul 31WAAA Ch., London

1980

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
LJ
6.50-Jul 31The XXII Olympic Games
LJ
6.66-Jul 30The XXII Olympic Games, Lenin Stadium, Moskva

1979

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
LJ
6.46-Aug 16European Junior Championships
LJ
6.19-Aug 16European Junior Championships
LJ
6.55-Jul 28London

1978

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
LJ
6.25-Aug 29Praha European Championships, Stadion Evžena Rošického, Praha
LJ
6.56+2.1Jun 25Strasbourg FRA-FRG, Strasbourg

1977

2 performances

Honours

🥉

The XXIII Olympic Games

Long Jump

1984
🥇

European Indoor Championships

Long Jump

1984
🥉

European Junior Championships

Long Jump

1979
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Susan Hearnshaw's Long Jump personal best?

Susan Hearnshaw's Long Jump personal best is 6.83, set on May 6, 1984 in Cleckheaton (GBR), #229 on the all-time list.

Which events does Susan Hearnshaw compete in?

Susan Hearnshaw competes in the Long Jump.

How did Susan Hearnshaw perform in 1984?

1984 season best: 7.00, set on May 27, 1984 in Cleckheaton (GBR).

How many medals has Susan Hearnshaw won?

Susan Hearnshaw has won 1 Olympic Games medal.