Tony Darden

Tony Darden

United StatesUnited States
Born
Sep 2, 1957 (69 years old)
Events
400 m · 200 m

Tony Darden (born September 2, 1957) is an American former track and field athlete, who competed in the sprints events during his career. He is best known for winning the men's 400-meter dash at the 1979 Pan American Games in San Juan.

Personal best · 400 m45.01
#414 all-time
1984 season best46.19Jun 8, 1984 · San José
Personal best · 200 m20.48
#991 all-time

As of Nov 14, 2026: 400 m 45.01 (#414 all-time), 200 m 20.48 (#991 all-time), 1984 season best 46.19 (Jun 8, 1984, San José (USA)) · 69 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
200mCA 1978United States 200 m all-time list20.481,146 pts#991
400mCA 1981United States 400 m all-time list45.011,179 pts#414
4x400mRoma 1981United States 4 × 400 m all-time list2:59.12–
4x200MetrePA 19771:21.4h–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1984400m 46.19–Jun 8, 1984San José (USA)
1983400m 45.5h–May 15, 1983San José (USA)
1982400m 45.51–Jun 26, 1982Durham, NC (USA)
1981200m 20.71-0.2May 17, 1981Les Abymes (FRA)
1981400m 45.01–Jun 21, 1981Sacramento, CA (USA)
19814x400m 2:59.12–Sep 6, 1981Stadio Olimpico, Roma (ITA)
1980400m 45.49–Jun 15, 1980Walnut, CA (USA)
1979200m 20.83+0.0Jun 30, 1979Philadelphia, PA (USA)
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Tony Darden's 400 m personal best is 45.01, set on Jun 21, 1981 in Sacramento, CA (USA), #414 on the all-time list.

Tony Darden competes in the 400 m and 200 m.

1984 season best: 46.19, set on Jun 8, 1984 in San José (USA).