Wendell Mottley

Trinidad & TobagoTrinidad & Tobago
Born
Jul 2, 1941 (85 years old)
Birthplace
Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago
Events
400 m
Height
1.73 m
Weight
72 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.

Personal best · 400 m44.82
#283 all-time
1966 season best44.82Aug 11, 1966 · Kingston
Medals2Olympic Games: 1 silver, 1 bronze
Last competitionKingston Commonwealth GamesAug 11, 1966 · 44.82
Kingston Commonwealth Games

As of Nov 13, 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

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
400mKingston 1966Trinidad & Tobago 400 m all-time list44.821,192 pts#283
4x400mTokyo 1964Trinidad & Tobago 4 × 400 m all-time list3:01.7h–

Medals

CompetitionsGoldSilverBronzeTotal
Olympic Games–112

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1966400m 44.82–Aug 11, 1966Kingston Commonwealth Games
1964400m 45.2h–Oct 19, 1964–
19644x400m 3:01.7h–Oct 21, 1964–
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

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

Wendell Mottley competes in the 400 m.

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

Wendell Mottley has won 2 Olympic Games medals.