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Willie Davenport

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Willie Davenport

USAUSAMen
Birth dateJun 8, 1943
BirthplaceTroy, United States
Height1.86 m
Weight84 kg

William "Willie" D. Davenport (June 8, 1943 – June 17, 2002) was an American sprint runner.

Key facts
110 m hurdles
13.33
#217 all-time
1977 season best
13.56
Jun 10, 1977 · Westwood, CA (USA)
1977 season best
Medals
Olympic Games: 1 gold, 1 bronze
Age
83 years old

As of Sep 12, 2026: 110 m hurdles 13.33 (#217 all-time), 1977 season best 13.56 (Jun 10, 1977, Westwood, CA (USA)) · Olympic Games: 1 gold, 1 bronze · 83 years old

PB

Personal bests

13.33
#217 all-time
🏅

Medals

🥇🥈🥉Total
Olympic Games1-12

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
1977
110mH
13.56+1.4Jun 10, 1977
↑
Westwood, CA (USA)
1976
110mH
13.38+0.0Jul 28, 1976
↑
The XXI Olympic Games
1974
110mH
13.5h-Jun 21, 1974
↑
Westwood, CA (USA)
1972
110mH
13.50+0.3Sep 7, 1972
↑
Olympiastadion, München (GER)
1971
110mH
13.3h+2.0Jun 25, 1971
↑
-
1969
110mH
13.2h-0.9Jul 4, 1969
↑
Zürich (SUI)
1968
110mH
13.2h-Aug 31, 1968
↑
Estadio Olímpico, Ciudad de México (MEX)
1967
110mH
13.7h-Aug 12, 1967
↑
London (GBR)
1966
55mH
7.12-Mar 4, 1966--
1966
110mH
13.47-0.6Jun 26, 1966
↑
-
1964
110mH
14.2h-1.7Oct 17, 1964
↑
National Stadium, Tokyo (JPN)

1977

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
110mH
13.71+1.4Jun 26London
110mH
13.65+0.0Jun 22Köln
110mH
13.56+1.4Jun 10Westwood, CA
110mH
13.74+1.0Jun 10Westwood, CA

1976

16 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
110mH
13.55-Sep 17Paris
110mH
13.4HT-Sep 12Siena
110mH
13.48+0.0Sep 1Köln
110mH
13.78-Aug 29Rieti
110mH
13.58+0.7Aug 20Berlin ISTAF, Berlin
110mH
13.56-0.3Aug 18Weltklasse Zürich, Zürich
110mH
13.42-Aug 16Nice
110mH
13.57-Aug 10Stockholm DN Galan, Stockholm
110mH
13.51-Aug 6College Park, MD
110mH
13.38+0.0Jul 28The XXI Olympic Games
110mH
13.55+0.1Jul 28The XXI Olympic Games
110mH
13.70-Jul 26The XXI Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Montréal
110mH
13.58+1.5Jun 24Eugene US Olympic Trials, Eugene, OR
110mH
13.76+1.2Jun 22Eugene US Olympic Trials, Eugene, OR
110mH
13.87-May 21Köln
110mH
13.7HT-May 15Formia

1974

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
110mH
13.5HT-Jun 21Westwood, CA

1972

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
110mH
13.50+0.3Sep 7The XX Olympic Games, Olympiastadion, München
110mH
13.73+0.0Sep 4The XX Olympic Games, Olympiastadion, München
110mH
13.97+0.2Sep 3The XX Olympic Games, Olympiastadion, München
110mH
13.58+1.0Aug 16München

1971

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
110mH
13.3HT+2.0Jun 25Eugene AAU Championships, Eugene, OR

1969

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
110mH
13.2HT-0.9Jul 4Weltklasse Zürich, Zürich
110mH
13.45+0.7Jun 28Miami AAU Championships, Miami, FL

1968

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
110mH
13.53+0.0Oct 17The XIX Olympic Games, Estadio Olímpico, Ciudad de México
110mH
13.33+0.0Oct 17The XIX Olympic Games, Estadio Olímpico, Ciudad de México
110mH
13.65+1.0Oct 16The XIX Olympic Games, Estadio Olímpico, Ciudad de México
110mH
13.2HT-Aug 31Knoxville, TN

1967

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
110mH
13.7HT-Aug 12London

1966

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
110mH
13.47-0.6Jun 26New York AAU Championships, New York, NY
55mH
7.12-Mar 4US Indoor Championships, Albuquerque, NM (i)

1964

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
110mH
14.2HT+2.7Oct 18The XVIII Olympic Games
110mH
14.2HT-1.7Oct 17The XVIII Olympic Games, National Stadium, Tokyo

Honours

🥉

The XXI Olympic Games

110 Metres Hurdles

1976
4

The XX Olympic Games

110 Metres Hurdles

1972
🥇

The XIX Olympic Games

110 Metres Hurdles

1968
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Willie Davenport's 110 m hurdles personal best?

Willie Davenport's 110 m hurdles personal best is 13.33, set on Oct 17, 1968 in Estadio Olímpico, Ciudad de México (MEX), #217 on the all-time list.

Which events does Willie Davenport compete in?

Willie Davenport competes in the 110 m hurdles and 55 Metres Hurdles.

How did Willie Davenport perform in 1977?

1977 season best: 13.56, set on Jun 10, 1977 in Westwood, CA (USA).

How many medals has Willie Davenport won?

Willie Davenport has won 2 Olympic Games medals.