Yvonne Saunders

Born
Oct 9, 1951 (75 years old)
Events
800 m · 400 m

Yvonne Saunders is a Jamaica sprinter, born on October 9, 1951. She competes primarily in the 400m, 800m and 4x400m.

Her personal bests include 51.93 in the 400m, 2:00.14 in the 800m and 3:28.81 in the 4x400m. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Jamaica.

Personal best · 800 m2:00.14
1976 season best2:01.7hJul 3, 1976 · Olympic Stadium, Montréal
Personal best · 400 m51.93

As of Nov 14, 2026: 800 m 2:00.14 (#626 all-time), 400 m 51.93 (#981 all-time), 1976 season best 2:01.7h (Jul 3, 1976, Olympic Stadium, Montréal (CAN)) · 75 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time
400mMünchen 1972Jamaica 400 m all-time list51.931,129 pts#981
800mOslo 1975Jamaica 800 m all-time list2:00.141,160 pts#626
4x400mMontréal 1976Jamaica 4 × 400 m all-time list3:28.81–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1976800m 2:01.7h–Jul 3, 1976Olympic Stadium, Montréal (CAN)
19764x400m 3:28.81–Jul 30, 1976Olympic Stadium, Montréal (CAN)
1975800m 2:00.14–Jul 3, 1975Oslo (NOR)
1974600YardsSh 1:18.4h–Feb 15, 1974–
1972400m 51.93–Sep 4, 1972Olympiastadion, München (GER)
19724x400m 3:31.9h–Sep 9, 1972Olympiastadion, München (GER)
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Yvonne Saunders's 800 m personal best is 2:00.14, set on Jul 3, 1975 in Oslo (NOR), #626 on the all-time list.

Yvonne Saunders competes in the 800 m and 400 m.

1976 season best: 2:01.7h, set on Jul 3, 1976 in Olympic Stadium, Montréal (CAN).