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Thomas Jefferson

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Thomas Jefferson

USAUSAMen
Birth dateJun 8, 1962
BirthplaceCleveland, United States
Height1.83 m
Weight75 kg

Thomas Jefferson is an American former sprinter born on June 8, 1962, in Cleveland, Ohio. Standing 183 cm and weighing 75 kg, he won a bronze medal in the 200 metres at the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics.

Jefferson was ranked third in the world in the 200 metres in 1984, his Olympic year. He also won a bronze medal in the 4x100 metres relay at the 1984 Universiade and placed fourth in the 200 metres at the 1991 World Indoor Championships. In 1985, he won the Mid-American Conference Championship in both the 100 and 200 metres.

Jefferson was inducted into the Kent State University Hall of Fame in 1992, recognizing his contributions to the program. His Olympic bronze medal and world ranking demonstrate his status among the elite 200-metre runners of the 1980s.

Key facts
300 Metres
31.73
200 m
20.21
#297 all-time
1996 season best
10.46
May 24, 1996 · Rhede (GER)
1996 season best
Medals
Olympic Games: 1 bronze
Record
Area record · 4x200 Metres Relay Short Track 1:22.71
Area record
Age
64 years old

As of Sep 12, 2026: 300 Metres 31.73, 200 m 20.21 (#297 all-time), 1996 season best 10.46 (May 24, 1996, Rhede (GER)) · Olympic Games: 1 bronze · Area record (4x200 Metres Relay Short Track) · 64 years old

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Medals

🥇🥈🥉Total
Olympic Games--11

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
1996
100m
10.46+0.4May 24, 1996
↑
Rhede (GER)
1994
200m
20.67+0.1May 14, 1994
↑
Fairfax, VA (USA)
1992
60m
6.63-Mar 14, 1992
↑
Birmingham (GBR) (i)
1992
200m
20.84-Mar 14, 1992
↑
Birmingham (GBR) (i)
1992
200m-short-track
20.84-Mar 14, 1992
↑
Birmingham (GBR) (i)
1991
60m
6.73-Jan 26, 1991
↑
Liévin (FRA) (i)
1991
100m
10.25+0.3Jul 5, 1991
↑
Linz (AUT)
1991
200m
20.21+1.1Jul 20, 1991
↑
New York, NY (USA)
1991
200m-short-track
21.11-Mar 10, 1991
↑
IAAF World Indoor Championships
1991
4x200Metre
1:22.71-Mar 3, 1991-Glasgow (GBR) (i)
1990
100m
10.26+0.5Jul 21, 1990
↑
Udine (ITA)
1990
200m
20.54+0.8Aug 8, 1990
↑
Sestriere (ITA)
1990
200m-short-track
21.12-Feb 18, 1990
↑
Budapest (HUN) (i)
1989
200m
20.77+0.9Jun 17, 1989
↑
Houston, TX (USA)
1989
300m
33.52-Sep 13, 1989
↑
Jerez de la Frontera (ESP)
1988
55m
6.15-Feb 26, 1988
→
USA Indoor Championships
1988
60m
6.66-Mar 12, 1988
↑
Cosford (GBR) (i)
1988
100m
10.40-Jul 27, 1988
↑
Verona (ITA)
1988
200m
20.1h-May 7, 1988
↑
Monaco (MON)
1987
50Metres
5.77-Jan 31, 1987-Ottawa (CAN) (i)
1987
60m
6.70-Feb 1, 1987
↑
Sherbrooke (CAN) (i)
1987
100m
10.13+2.6Jun 25, 1987
↑
Barcelona (ESP)
1987
200m
20.25+5.3Apr 18, 1987
↑
Budapest (HUN)
1987
200m-short-track
21.10-Feb 1, 1987
↑
Sherbrooke (CAN) (i)
1987
300m
31.73-Aug 22, 1987
↑
London (GBR)
1986
100m
10.17+1.8Jun 4, 1986
↑
Madrid (ESP)
1986
200m
20.36+1.2Jun 4, 1986
↑
Madrid (ESP)
1985
55m
6.15-Feb 17, 1985
→
Richfield, OH (USA) (i)
1985
100m
10.08+2.9Jun 1, 1985
↑
Austin NCAA Championships
1985
200m
20.45+1.9May 29, 1985
↑
Austin, TX (USA)
1985
300m-short-track
33.79-Feb 21, 1985-Ypsilanti, MI (USA) (i)
1985
300m
33.79-Feb 21, 1985
↑
Ypsilanti, MI (USA) (i)
1984
100m
9.9h-Apr 28, 1984
↑
Kent, OH (USA)
1984
200m
20.21+3.8Jun 9, 1984
↑
Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles, CA (USA)
1983
100m
10.50-May 28, 1983
↑
Toledo, OH (USA)
1983
200m
20.90-May 28, 1983
↑
Toledo, OH (USA)

1996

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
100m
10.80-2.3May 25Jena Zeiss Meeting, Jena
100m
10.46+0.4May 24Rhede International, Rhede

1994

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
200m
20.93+0.3Jul 6Athletissima Lausanne, Stade Olympique de la Pontaise, Lausanne
200m
21.02+0.2Jul 4Linz Zipfer Meeting, Linz
200m
20.67+0.1May 14Fairfax, VA

1992

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
60m
6.63-Mar 14Birmingham (i)
200m-short-track
20.84-Mar 14Birmingham (i)
200m-short-track
21.23-Jan 25Meeting Pas De Calais, Liévin (i)

1991

15 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
100m
10.44-Sep 6Rieti
200m
20.53-1.1Aug 7Weltklasse Zürich, Letzigrund, Zürich
200m
20.37+0.2Aug 3Monaco, Stade Louis II, Monaco
200m
20.21+1.1Jul 20New York, NY
200m
20.47+0.2Jul 17Roma Golden Gala, Roma
200m
20.87+0.8Jul 10Athletissima Lausanne, Lausanne
100m
10.25+0.3Jul 5Linz Gugl, Linz
200m-short-track
21.11-Mar 10IAAF World Indoor Championships
200m-short-track
21.13-Mar 9IAAF World Indoor Championships
200m-short-track
21.19-Mar 9IAAF World Indoor Championships
200m-short-track
21.19-Mar 8IAAF World Indoor Championships
200m-short-track
21.13-Mar 8IAAF World Indoor Championships
200m-short-track
21.11-Mar 8IAAF World Indoor Championships
4x200Metre
1:22.71-Mar 3Glasgow (i)
60m
6.73-Jan 26Meeting Pas De Calais, Liévin (i)

1990

8 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
200m
20.71-Sep 9Rieti
200m
20.96-0.5Aug 21Rovereto Palio Cittá della Quercia, Rovereto
200m
20.71+0.0Aug 13Grosseto
200m
20.54+0.8Aug 8Sestriere
200m
20.80-1.7Aug 5Budapest Grand Prix, Budapest
100m
10.26+0.5Jul 21Udine
100m
10.50-Jul 18Bologna Golden Gala, Bologna
200m-short-track
21.12-Feb 18Budapest Tricotext Cup, Budapest (i)

1989

9 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
300m
33.52-Sep 13Jerez de la Frontera
200m
20.93+0.8Sep 12Verona
200m
20.94+0.3Sep 3Rieti
200m
20.91+1.1Aug 29Bern
200m
21.18-0.7Jul 19Pescara Golden Gala, Stadio Adriatico, Pescara
200m
20.85+0.6Jul 10Nice Nikaia, Nice
200m
20.77+0.9Jun 17Houston TAC Championships, Houston, TX
200m
20.89+1.7Jun 16Houston TAC Championships, Houston, TX
200m
20.79+1.0May 26Wattenscheid

1988

10 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
200m
20.70-Aug 31Rieti
200m
20.52-0.4Aug 2Monaco
200m
20.86-2.7Jul 30Caorle
100m
10.40-Jul 27Verona Golden Gala, Verona
200m
20.69-0.7Jul 20Indianapolis US Olympic Trials, Indianapolis, IN
200m
20.64+1.2Jul 18Indianapolis US Olympic Trials, Indianapolis, IN
200m
20.96-0.1Jul 18Indianapolis US Olympic Trials, Indianapolis, IN
200m
20.71-Jun 28Jerez de la Frontera
200m
20.81-May 22Sao Paulo, São Paulo
200m
20.1HT-May 7Port-of-Spain
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Honours

4

IAAF World Indoor Championships

200 Metres Short Track

1991
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Bruxelles Memorial Van Damme

200 Metres

1987
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The XXIII Olympic Games

200 Metres

1984
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Thomas Jefferson's 300 Metres personal best?

Thomas Jefferson's 300 Metres personal best is 31.73, set on Aug 22, 1987 in London (GBR).

Which events does Thomas Jefferson compete in?

Thomas Jefferson competes in the 300 Metres and 200 m.

How did Thomas Jefferson perform in 1996?

1996 season best: 10.46, set on May 24, 1996 in Rhede (GER).

How many medals has Thomas Jefferson won?

Thomas Jefferson has won 1 Olympic Games medal.