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Wendy Knudson

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Birth dateMay 28, 1955
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Wendy Knudson is a United States middle-distance runner, born on May 28, 1955. She competes primarily in the 800m, 1000m and 4x800Metre.

Her personal bests include 1:59.91 in the 800m, 2:39.3h in the 1000m, 8:21.2h in the 4x800Metre, 1:29.38 in the 600m and 1:29.38 in the 600m-short-track. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Key facts
800 m
1:59.91
#557 all-time
1000 Metres
2:39.3h
1979 season best
2:06.06
Aug 25, 1979 · Olympic Stadium, Montréal (CAN)
Age
71 years old

As of Oct 1, 2026: 800 m 1:59.91 (#557 all-time), 1000 Metres 2:39.3h, 1979 season best 2:06.06 (Aug 25, 1979, Olympic Stadium, Montréal (CAN)) · 71 years old

PB

Personal bests

1:59.91
#557 all-time
1000m
2:39.3HT
4x800Metre
8:21.2HT
600m
1:29.38
600m-short-track
1:29.38

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
1979
800m
2:06.06-Aug 25, 1979
↑
Olympic Stadium, Montréal (CAN)
1977
4x800Metre
8:21.2h-Jun 19, 1977-Bourges (FRA)
1976
600m
1:29.38-Mar 6, 1976-Leningrad (URS) (i)
1976
600m-short-track
1:29.38-Mar 6, 1976-Leningrad (URS) (i)
1976
800m
1:59.91-Jul 23, 1976
↑
Olympic Stadium, Montréal (CAN)
1976
1000m
2:39.3h-Jul 12, 1976-Montréal (CAN)
1972
800m
2:08.71-Aug 31, 1972
↑
Olympiastadion, München (GER)

1979

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
2:06.06-Aug 25Montréal IAAF World Cup, Olympic Stadium, Montréal

1977

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
4x800Metre
8:21.2HT-Jun 19Bourges

1976

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
2:02.31-Jul 24The XXI Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Montréal
800m
1:59.91-Jul 23The XXI Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Montréal
1000m
2:39.3HT-Jul 12Montréal
600m-short-track
1:29.38-Mar 6Leningrad (i)

1972

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
2:08.71-Aug 31The XX Olympic Games, Olympiastadion, München

Honours

7

Montréal IAAF World Cup

800 Metres

1979
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Wendy Knudson's 800 m personal best?

Wendy Knudson's 800 m personal best is 1:59.91, set on Jul 23, 1976 in Olympic Stadium, Montréal (CAN), #557 on the all-time list.

Which events does Wendy Knudson compete in?

Wendy Knudson competes in the 800 m and 1000 Metres.

How did Wendy Knudson perform in 1979?

1979 season best: 2:06.06, set on Aug 25, 1979 in Olympic Stadium, Montréal (CAN).