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Susan Smith-Walsh
- Born
- Sep 14, 1971 (55 years old)
- Birthplace
- Waterford, Ireland
- Events
- 400 m hurdles · 100 m hurdles
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.
As of Nov 7, 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
WA points calculator →* Wind-assisted (> 2.0 m/s)
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | 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 | – |
| 1999 | 50Metres Indoor | 6.63 | – | Jan 24, 1999 | Reykjavík (ISL) (i) |
| 1999 | 50MetresHu Indoor | 7.19 | – | Jan 24, 1999 | Reykjavík (ISL) (i) |
| 1999 | 50MetresHu | 7.19 | – | Jan 24, 1999 | – |