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Wyomia Tyus

USAWomen

Birth dateAug 29, 1945

BirthplaceGriffin, United States

Height1.72 m

Weight61 kg

Wyomia Tyus (pronunciation: why-o-mi; born August 29, 1945) is a retired American track and field sprinter, and the first person to retain the Olympic title in the 100 m (a feat since duplicated by Carl Lewis, Gail Devers, Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, Usain Bolt, and Elaine Thompson-Herah).

Key facts

100 m

11.08

#287 all-time

1968 season best

11.08

Oct 15, 1968 · Estadio Olímpico, Ciudad de México (MEX)

Medals

Olympic Games: 3 gold, 1 silver

Age

81 years old

As of Oct 1, 2026: 100 m 11.08 (#287 all-time), 1968 season best 11.08 (Oct 15, 1968, Estadio Olímpico, Ciudad de México (MEX)) · Olympic Games: 3 gold, 1 silver · 81 years old

Personal bests

100m

11.08

#287 all-time

200m

23.08

4x100m

42.88

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Medals

	🥇	🥈	🥉	Total
Olympic Games	3	1	-	4

Performance Charts

Season bests

Season	Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Trend	Competitions
1968	100m	11.08	+1.2	Oct 15, 1968	↑	The XIX Olympic Games
1968	200m	23.08	+2.0	Oct 18, 1968	-	Estadio Olímpico, Ciudad de México (MEX)
1968	4x100m	42.88	-	Oct 20, 1968	-	Estadio Olímpico, Ciudad de México (MEX)
1964	100m	11.23	-	Oct 15, 1964	↑	The XVIII Olympic Games

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
4x100m	42.88	-	Oct 20	The XIX Olympic Games, Estadio Olímpico, Ciudad de México
4x100m	43.50	-	Oct 19	The XIX Olympic Games, Estadio Olímpico, Ciudad de México
200m	23.08	+2.0	Oct 18	The XIX Olympic Games, Estadio Olímpico, Ciudad de México
200m	23.46	-	Oct 17	The XIX Olympic Games, Estadio Olímpico, Ciudad de México
200m	23.14	-	Oct 17	The XIX Olympic Games, Estadio Olímpico, Ciudad de México
100m	11.35	+0.0	Oct 15	The XIX Olympic Games
100m	11.08	+1.2	Oct 15	The XIX Olympic Games
100m	11.21	+0.0	Oct 14	The XIX Olympic Games, Estadio Olímpico, Ciudad de México
100m	11.08	+2.7	Oct 14	The XIX Olympic Games, Estadio Olímpico, Ciudad de México

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
4x100m	43.92	-	Oct 21	The XVIII Olympic Games
4x100m	44.83	-	Oct 20	The XVIII Olympic Games
100m	11.49	-	Oct 16	The XVIII Olympic Games
100m	11.35	-	Oct 15	The XVIII Olympic Games
100m	11.23	-	Oct 15	The XVIII Olympic Games
100m	11.40	-	Oct 15	The XVIII Olympic Games

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Wyomia Tyus's 100 m personal best?

Wyomia Tyus's 100 m personal best is 11.08, set on Oct 15, 1968 in Estadio Olímpico, Ciudad de México (MEX), #287 on the all-time list.

Which events does Wyomia Tyus compete in?

Wyomia Tyus competes in the 100 m.

How did Wyomia Tyus perform in 1968?

1968 season best: 11.08, set on Oct 15, 1968 in Estadio Olímpico, Ciudad de México (MEX).

How many medals has Wyomia Tyus won?

Wyomia Tyus has won 4 Olympic Games medals.

Wyomia Tyus

Personal bests

Medals

Performance Charts

Season bests

1968

1964

Honours

Frequently asked questions