Vanessa Ward

Vanessa Ward

JamaicaJamaicaActive
Born
Jul 20, 2004 (22 years old)
Events
400 m · 400 m hurdles

Vanessa Ward is a Jamaica sprinter, born on July 20, 2004. She competes primarily in the 100m, 200m and 400m.

Her personal bests include 12.56 in the 100m, 25.54 in the 200m, 54.02 in the 400m, 2:19.22 in the 800m and 5:02.11 in the 1500m. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Jamaica.

Personal best · 400 m54.02
2026 season best61.49Jan 16, 2026 · Bob Devaney Sports Center, Lincoln, NE (USA) (i)
2026 season best
Personal best · 400 m hurdles1:01.83
Last competitionDoug Max InvitationalMay 2, 2026 · 1:03.10
Doug Max Invitational

As of Nov 6, 2026: 400 m 54.02, 400 m hurdles 1:01.83, 2026 season best 61.49 (Jan 16, 2026, Bob Devaney Sports Center, Lincoln, NE (USA) (i)) · Last competition: Doug Max Invitational, May 2, 2026, 1:03.10 · 22 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
100mAZ 2025Jamaica 100 m all-time list12.56883 pts–
200mAZ 2025Jamaica 200 m all-time list25.54893 pts–
400mKingston 2024Jamaica 400 m all-time list54.021,050 pts–
800mKingston 2018Jamaica 800 m all-time list2:19.22844 pts–
1500mKingston 2018Jamaica 1500 m all-time list5:02.11758 pts–
100mHSpanish Town 2024Jamaica 100 m hurdles all-time list15.13*880 pts–

* Wind-assisted (> 2.0 m/s)

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026400m Indoor61.49–Jan 16, 2026Graduate Classic
2026400m-short-track 61.49–Jan 16, 2026Graduate Classic
2026400m-short-track Indoor61.49–Jan 16, 2026Graduate Classic
2026400mH 1:02.85–Mar 27, 2026Jack Christiansen Invitational
2025100m 12.56+0.5Apr 5, 2025Jim Click Shootout & Multis, Univ. of Arizona Roy P. Drachman Stadium, Tucson, AZ
2025200m 25.54+0.8Apr 5, 2025Jim Click Shootout & Multis, Univ. of Arizona Roy P. Drachman Stadium, Tucson, AZ
20254x100m 46.64–May 3, 2025Doug Max Invitational
2025400mH 1:03.75–May 17, 2025Big Sky Championships, Hornet Stadium - Sac St., Sacramento, CA
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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Vanessa Ward's 400 m personal best is 54.02, set on May 18, 2024 in National Stadium, Kingston (JAM).

Vanessa Ward competes in the 400 m and 400 m hurdles.

2026 season best: 61.49, set on Jan 16, 2026 in Bob Devaney Sports Center, Lincoln, NE (USA) (i). Last competition: Doug Max Invitational on May 2, 2026, 1:03.10.