Vince Matthews

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Vince Matthews

United StatesUnited States
Born
Dec 16, 1947 (78 years old)
Birthplace
Queens, United States
Events
400 m
Height
1.87 m
Weight
81 kg

Vincent "Vince" Edward Matthews (born December 16, 1947) is an American former sprinter, winner of two Olympic gold medals, at the 1968 Summer Olympics and 1972 Summer Olympics.

Personal best · 400 m44.4h
#197 all-time
1972 season best44.66Sep 7, 1972 · Olympiastadion, München
Medals2Olympic Games: 2 gold

As of Oct 28, 2026: 400 m 44.4h (#197 all-time), 1972 season best 44.66 (Sep 7, 1972, Olympiastadion, München (GER)) · Olympic Games: 2 gold · 78 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
200mRieti 197220.7h1,112 pts–
400mEcho Summit 196844.4h1,222 pts#197
4x400mCiudad de México 19682:56.16–

Medals

CompetitionsGoldSilverBronzeTotal
Olympic Games2––2

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1972200m 20.7h–Sep 17, 1972–
1972400m 44.66–Sep 7, 1972Olympiastadion, München (GER)
1968400m 44.4h–Aug 31, 1968–
19684x400m 2:56.16–Oct 20, 1968Estadio Olímpico, Ciudad de México (MEX)
1967400m 45.13–Jul 30, 1967Winnipeg (CAN)
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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Vince Matthews's 400 m personal best is 44.4h, set on Aug 31, 1968 in Echo Summit (USA), #197 on the all-time list.

Vince Matthews competes in the 400 m.

1972 season best: 44.66, set on Sep 7, 1972 in Olympiastadion, München (GER).

Vince Matthews has won 2 Olympic Games medals.