Susan Hearnshaw

Susan Hearnshaw

United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Born
May 26, 1961 (65 years old)
Birthplace
Liversedge, United Kingdom
Events
Long Jump
Height
1.78 m
Weight
67 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.

Personal best · Long Jump6.83
#225 all-time
1984 season best7.00May 27, 1984 · Cleckheaton
Medals1Olympic Games: 1 bronze

As of Nov 6, 2026: Long Jump 6.83 (#225 all-time), 1984 season best 7.00 (May 27, 1984, Cleckheaton (GBR)) · Olympic Games: 1 bronze · 65 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
LJCleckheaton 1984United Kingdom Long Jump all-time list6.831,180 pts#225

Medals

CompetitionsGoldSilverBronzeTotal
Olympic Games––11

Progression

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

Susan Hearnshaw's Long Jump personal best is 6.83, set on May 6, 1984 in Cleckheaton (GBR), #225 on the all-time list.

Susan Hearnshaw competes in the Long Jump.

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

Susan Hearnshaw has won 1 Olympic Games medal.