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Verna Burnard

Verna Burnard

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Birth dateAug 19, 1956
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Verna Burnard is a Australia sprinter, born on August 19, 1956. She competes primarily in the 400m and 4x400m.

Her personal bests include 51.71 in the 400m and 3:25.56 in the 4x400m. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Australia.

Key facts
400 m
51.71
#810 all-time
1977 season best
52.57
Sep 4, 1977 · Rheinstadion, Düsseldorf (GER)
Age
70 years old

As of Oct 1, 2026: 400 m 51.71 (#810 all-time), 1977 season best 52.57 (Sep 4, 1977, Rheinstadion, Düsseldorf (GER)) · 70 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
1977
400m
52.57-Sep 4, 1977
↓
Rheinstadion, Düsseldorf (GER)
1977
4x400m
3:30.5h-Sep 2, 1977
↓
Rheinstadion, Düsseldorf (GER)
1976
400m
51.71-Jul 26, 1976
↓
Olympic Stadium, Montréal (CAN)
1976
4x400m
3:25.56-Jul 31, 1976
↓
Olympic Stadium, Montréal (CAN)

1977

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
400m
52.57-Sep 4Düsseldorf IAAF World Cup, Rheinstadion, Düsseldorf
4x400m
3:30.5HT-Sep 2Düsseldorf IAAF World Cup, Rheinstadion, Düsseldorf

1976

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
4x400m
3:25.56-Jul 31The XXI Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Montréal
4x400m
3:25.98-Jul 30The XXI Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Montréal
400m
51.71-Jul 26The XXI Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Montréal
400m
51.79-Jul 26The XXI Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Montréal
400m
52.10-Jul 25The XXI Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Montréal

Honours

4

Düsseldorf IAAF World Cup

4x400 Metres Relay

1977
6

Düsseldorf IAAF World Cup

400 Metres

1977
4

The XXI Olympic Games

4x400 Metres Relay

1976
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Verna Burnard's 400 m personal best?

Verna Burnard's 400 m personal best is 51.71, set on Jul 26, 1976 in Olympic Stadium, Montréal (CAN), #810 on the all-time list.

Which events does Verna Burnard compete in?

Verna Burnard competes in the 400 m.

How did Verna Burnard perform in 1977?

1977 season best: 52.57, set on Sep 4, 1977 in Rheinstadion, Düsseldorf (GER).