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Wendell Mottley

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Birth dateJul 2, 1941
BirthplacePort of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago
Height1.73 m
Weight72 kg

Wendell Adrian Mottley ORTT (born 2 July 1941) is a Trinidad and Tobago economist, politician and athlete. Mottley served as Senator and member of the House of Representatives with the Trinidad and Tobago Parliament and was Minister of Finance from 1991 to 1995. He was an Ivy League sprinter, winning two Olympic medals in 1964.

Key facts
400 m
44.82
#283 all-time
1966 season best
44.82
Aug 11, 1966 · Kingston (JAM)
Last competition
Kingston Commonwealth Games
Aug 11, 1966 · 44.82
Kingston Commonwealth Games
Medals
Olympic Games: 1 silver, 1 bronze
Age
85 years old

As of Sep 25, 2026: 400 m 44.82 (#283 all-time), 1966 season best 44.82 (Aug 11, 1966, Kingston (JAM)) · Last competition: Kingston Commonwealth Games, Aug 11, 1966, 44.82 · Olympic Games: 1 silver, 1 bronze · 85 years old

PB

Personal bests

44.82
#283 all-time
4x400m
3:01.7HT
🏅

Medals

🥇🥈🥉Total
Olympic Games-112

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
1966
400m
44.82-Aug 11, 1966
↑
Kingston Commonwealth Games
1964
400m
45.2h-Oct 19, 1964
↑
-
1964
4x400m
3:01.7h-Oct 21, 1964--

1966

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
400m
44.82-Aug 11Kingston Commonwealth Games

1964

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
4x400m
3:01.7HT-Oct 21The XVIII Olympic Games, National Stadium, Tokyo
4x400m
3:05.0HT-Oct 20The XVIII Olympic Games, National Stadium, Tokyo
400m
45.2HT-Oct 19The XVIII Olympic Games, National Stadium, Tokyo
400m
45.9HT-Oct 18The XVIII Olympic Games, National Stadium, Tokyo
400m
45.8HT-Oct 17The XVIII Olympic Games, National Stadium, Tokyo
400m
45.9HT-Oct 17The XVIII Olympic Games, National Stadium, Tokyo

Honours

🥇

Kingston Commonwealth Games

400 Metres

1966
🥇

Kingston Commonwealth Games

400 Metres

1966
🥈

The XVIII Olympic Games

400 Metres

1964
🥉

The XVIII Olympic Games

4x400 Metres Relay

1964
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Wendell Mottley's 400 m personal best?

Wendell Mottley's 400 m personal best is 44.82, set on Aug 11, 1966 in Kingston (JAM), #283 on the all-time list.

Which events does Wendell Mottley compete in?

Wendell Mottley competes in the 400 m.

How did Wendell Mottley perform in 1966?

1966 season best: 44.82, set on Aug 11, 1966 in Kingston (JAM). Last competition: Kingston Commonwealth Games on Aug 11, 1966, 44.82.

How many medals has Wendell Mottley won?

Wendell Mottley has won 2 Olympic Games medals.