Susan Smith-Walsh

IRLWomen

Birth dateSep 14, 1971

BirthplaceWaterford, Ireland

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Susan Smith-Walsh (born 14 September 1971 in Waterford city, Ireland,) Height 1.64m (5'41/2") Weight 53 kg (116 lbs) is a retired international Irish hurdler and sportsperson.

In her senior career she competed in two Olympic Games, two World Championships and one European championship.

At the 1997 Athletics World Championships she became the first Irish athlete to ever reach a sprint final at a major event. Because of her blonde hair and good looks, Smith had been described as the 'Anna Kournikova' of the track.

Key facts

400 m hurdles

54.31

#114 all-time

100 m hurdles

13.08

#826 all-time

2000 season best

55.42

Aug 27, 2000 · Padova (ITA)

2000 season best

Last competition

The XXVII Olympic Games

Sep 24, 2000 · 57.08

The XXVII Olympic Games

Record

National record · 400 m hurdles 54.31

National record

Age

55 years old

As of Sep 23, 2026: 400 m hurdles 54.31 (#114 all-time), 100 m hurdles 13.08 (#826 all-time), 2000 season best 55.42 (Aug 27, 2000, Padova (ITA)) · Last competition: The XXVII Olympic Games, Sep 24, 2000, 57.08 · National record (400 m hurdles) · 55 years old

Personal bests

11.99

24.98

13.08*

54.31

60mH

8.30

50MetresHu

7.19

50Metres

6.63

* Wind-assisted (> 2.0 m/s)

Performance Charts

Season bests

Season	Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Trend	Competitions
2000	100m	11.99	+1.3	Jun 18, 2000	-	Chapel Hill, NC (USA)
2000	100mH	13.48	+0.9	Jun 18, 2000	↑	Chapel Hill, NC (USA)
2000	200m	24.98	-	Jul 31, 2000	-	Antrim (GBR)
2000	400mH	55.42	-	Aug 27, 2000	↑	Padova (ITA)
1999	50Metres	6.63	-	Jan 24, 1999	-	Reykjavík (ISL) (i)
1999	50MetresHu	7.19	-	Jan 24, 1999	-	Reykjavík (ISL) (i)
1999	60mH	8.30	-	Jan 30, 1999	↑	Johnson City, TN (USA) (i)
1999	100mH	13.31	+1.8	Jun 6, 1999	↑	Lahti (FIN)
1999	400mH	55.06	-	Aug 22, 1999	↑	IAAF World Championships, La Cartuja, Sevilla
1998	100mH	13.08	+4.3	Jun 27, 1998	↑	Tullamore (IRL)
1998	400mH	54.31	-	Aug 12, 1998	↑	Weltklasse Zürich
1997	100mH	13.22	+2.1	Sep 13, 1997	↑	Fukuoka IAAF Grand Prix Final
1997	400mH	54.61	-	Aug 5, 1997	↑	IAAF World Championships, Olympic Stadium, Athina
1996	60mH	8.44	-	Feb 24, 1996	↑	Irish Indoor Championships
1996	400mH	54.93	-	Jul 29, 1996	↑	The XXVI Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Atlanta, GA
1990	100mH	13.97	-0.5	Aug 9, 1990	↑	Deveti Septemvri Stadium, Plovdiv (BUL)
1990	400mH	1:01.89	-	Aug 8, 1990	↑	Deveti Septemvri Stadium, Plovdiv (BUL)
1989	100mH	14.42	-1.2	Aug 25, 1989	↑	European Junior Championships

2000

20 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
400mH	57.08	-	Sep 24	The XXVII Olympic Games
400mH	57.08	-	Sep 22	The XXVII Olympic Games
400mH	56.76	-	Aug 30	Thessaloniki Olympic Meeting, Thessaloniki
400mH	55.42	-	Aug 27	Padova
400mH	56.23	-	Aug 20	Irish Championships
100mH	13.49	+0.8	Aug 20	Irish Championships
400mH	55.93	-	Aug 13	Lappeenranta Karelia Games, Lappeenranta
400mH	56.10	-	Aug 5	Hechtel Night of Athletics, Hechtel
200m	24.98	-	Jul 31	Antrim
400mH	55.69	-	Jul 25	Barcelona IAAF Permit Meeting, Barcelona
400mH	56.16	-	Jul 8	European Cup 1st League Group B, Bydgoszcz
400mH	57.71	-	Jun 27	Luzern Spitzenleichtathletik, Luzern
400mH	56.94	-	Jun 23	Rhede International, Rhede
400mH	56.70	-	Jun 18	Chapel Hill Carolina Olympic Trials Qualifier, Chapel Hill, NC
100mH	13.48	+0.9	Jun 18	Chapel Hill Carolina Olympic Trials Qualifier, Chapel Hill, NC
100m	11.99	+1.3	Jun 18	Chapel Hill Carolina Olympic Trials Qualifier, Chapel Hill, NC
400mH	56.72	-	Jun 17	Raleigh Pontiac GP Invitational, Raleigh, NC
400mH	56.84	-	Jun 3	Atlanta Runquick Open, Atlanta, GA
400mH	57.30	-	May 20	Atlanta Georgia Tech Invitational, Atlanta, GA
400mH	57.47	-	Apr 29	Fort-de-France Meeting du Conseil Général, Fort-de-France

1999

28 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
400mH	56.21	-	Sep 1	Bellinzona
400mH	55.20	-	Aug 23	IAAF World Championships, La Cartuja, Sevilla
400mH	55.06	-	Aug 22	IAAF World Championships, La Cartuja, Sevilla
100mH	DNS	+3.2	Aug 21	IAAF World Championships, La Cartuja, Sevilla
400mH	55.06	-	Aug 21	IAAF World Championships, La Cartuja, Sevilla
400mH	55.20	-	Aug 21	IAAF World Championships, La Cartuja, Sevilla
400mH	55.73	-	Aug 7	London CGU British Grand Prix, Crystal Palace, London
400mH	55.11	-	Jul 29	Barcelona IAAF Permit Meeting '99, Barcelona
400mH	55.54	-	Jul 25	Irish Championships
100mH	13.49	+0.6	Jul 25	Irish Championships
400mH	55.75	-	Jul 17	Nice Nikaia, Nice
400mH	56.64	-	Jul 13	Casablanca
400mH	55.68	-	Jul 5	Luzern Spitzenleichtathletik, Luzern
400mH	55.18	-	Jul 2	Athletissima Lausanne, Stade Olympique de la Pontaise, Lausanne
400mH	56.60	-	Jun 27	Gateshead British Grand Prix, Gateshead
100mH	13.43	+2.5	Jun 19	Cork City Games, Cork City
400mH	56.05	-	Jun 9	Milano Notturna di Milano, Milano
100mH	13.31	+1.8	Jun 6	European Cup 1st League Group A, Lahti
400mH	57.04	-	Jun 5	European Cup 1st League Group A, Lahti
400mH	56.78	-	May 30	Eugene Prefontaine Classic, Eugene, OR
400mH	55.99	-	May 22	Edwardsville U.S Open, Edwardsville, IL
100mH	13.45	+0.0	May 8	Osaka Japan Grand Prix, Osaka
400mH	55.63	-	May 8	Osaka Japan Grand Prix, Osaka
400mH	56.11	-	Apr 25	Rio de Janeiro Grand Prix Brasil de Atletismo, Rio de Janeiro
60mH	8.30	-	Jan 30	Johnson City Ikon Invitational, Johnson City, TN (i)
60mH	8.34	-	Jan 29	Johnson City Ikon Invitational, Johnson City, TN (i)
50MetresHu	7.19	-	Jan 24	Reykjavik, Reykjavík (i)
50Metres	6.63	-	Jan 24	Reykjavik, Reykjavík (i)

1998

2 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
400mH	55.10	-	Aug 28	Bruxelles Memorial Van Damme
400mH	56.04	-	Aug 25	Athletissima Lausanne, Stade Olympique de la Pontaise, Lausanne

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Susan Smith-Walsh's 400 m hurdles personal best?

Susan Smith-Walsh's 400 m hurdles personal best is 54.31, set on Aug 12, 1998 in Zürich (SUI), #114 on the all-time list.

Which events does Susan Smith-Walsh compete in?

Susan Smith-Walsh competes in the 400 m hurdles and 100 m hurdles.

How did Susan Smith-Walsh perform in 2000?

2000 season best: 55.42, set on Aug 27, 2000 in Padova (ITA). Last competition: The XXVII Olympic Games on Sep 24, 2000, 57.08.