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William Snoddy

William Snoddy

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Birth dateDec 6, 1957
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William Snoddy (born December 6, 1957) is a former sprinter from the United States.

He achieved most success in the 200-meter dash where he was NCAA champion in 1977 In 1978, Snoddy ran the 100-meter dash in a heavily wind-assisted time of 9.

87 seconds – then the fastest time ever recorded for a 100 m race The wind speed was recorded at 25 mph.

Key facts
100 m
10.41
200 m
20.27
#386 all-time
1986 season best
10.41
Apr 12, 1986 · Norman, OK (USA)
1986 season best
Age
68 years old

As of Sep 12, 2026: 100 m 10.41, 200 m 20.27 (#386 all-time), 1986 season best 10.41 (Apr 12, 1986, Norman, OK (USA)) · 68 years old

PB

Personal bests

10.41
20.27
#386 all-time
33.37

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
1986
100m
10.41-Apr 12, 1986
↓
Norman, OK (USA)
1986
200m
20.74-Apr 12, 1986
↓
Norman, OK (USA)
1984
100m
10.41+1.7Apr 28, 1984
↓
Walnut, CA (USA)
1984
200m
20.64-Jun 4, 1984
↓
Colorado Springs, CO (USA)
1984
300m
33.37-Jul 30, 1984-San Diego, CA (USA)
1983
100m
10.48-Jun 8, 1983
↓
Norwalk, CA (USA)
1983
200m
19.6h-Apr 7, 1983
↓
Walnut, CA (USA)
1981
100m
10.45-Jun 3, 1981
↓
Annapolis, MD (USA)
1981
200m
20.88-Jun 4, 1981
↓
Annapolis, MD (USA)
1980
100m
10.43-Apr 19, 1980
↓
Lawrence, KS (USA)
1980
200m
20.6h-Apr 19, 1980
↓
Lawrence, KS (USA)
1979
100m
10.50+1.0Apr 21, 1979
↓
Lawrence, KS (USA)
1979
200m
20.58+1.7Apr 27, 1979
↓
Des Moines, IA (USA)
1978
100m
9.87+11.2Apr 1, 1978
↓
Tempe, AZ (USA)
1978
200m
20.27+1.6Jul 30, 1978
↓
Air Force Academy (USA)
1977
200m
20.37+2.4May 21, 1977
↓
Champaign, IL (USA)

1986

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
200m
20.74-Apr 12Norman, OK
100m
10.41-Apr 12Norman, OK

1984

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
300m
33.37-Jul 30San Diego, CA
200m
20.64-Jun 4Colorado Springs, CO
100m
10.41+1.7Apr 28Walnut Mt. SAC Relays, Walnut, CA
200m
20.86+1.2Apr 28Walnut Mt. SAC Relays, Walnut, CA

1983

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
200m
20.92+0.9Jun 17Indianapolis TAC Championships, Indianapolis, IN
200m
20.98-Jun 9Norwalk, CA
100m
10.48-Jun 8Norwalk, CA
200m
20.74+0.5Apr 23Walnut Mt. SAC Relays, Walnut, CA
200m
19.6HT-Apr 7San Diego, CA

1981

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
200m
20.88-Jun 4Annapolis, MD
100m
10.45-Jun 3Annapolis, MD

1980

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
200m
20.6HT-Apr 19Lawrence, KS
100m
10.43-Apr 19Lawrence, KS

1979

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
200m
20.58+1.7Apr 27Des Moines, IA
100m
10.50+1.0Apr 21Lawrence, KS

1978

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
200m
20.27+1.6Jul 30Air Force Academy
200m
20.28+1.4Jun 3Eugene NCAA, Eugene, OR
100m
9.87+11.2Apr 1Dallas, TX
100m
10.49-Mar 25Tempe, AZ

1977

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
200m
20.48+0.9Jun 4Champaign NCAA Championships
200m
20.37+2.4May 21Lawrence Big 8, Lawrence, KS
200m
20.91-Mar 22Tempe, AZ

Honours

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Champaign NCAA Championships

200 Metres

1977
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is William Snoddy's 100 m personal best?

William Snoddy's 100 m personal best is 10.41, set on Apr 28, 1984.

Which events does William Snoddy compete in?

William Snoddy competes in the 100 m and 200 m.

How did William Snoddy perform in 1986?

1986 season best: 10.41, set on Apr 12, 1986 in Norman, OK (USA).