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Yvonne Saunders

JAMJAMWomen
Birth dateOct 9, 1951
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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.

Key facts
800 m
2:00.14
#626 all-time
400 m
51.93
#983 all-time
1976 season best
2:01.7h
Jul 3, 1976 · Olympic Stadium, Montréal (CAN)
Age
74 years old

As of Sep 29, 2026: 800 m 2:00.14 (#626 all-time), 400 m 51.93 (#983 all-time), 1976 season best 2:01.7h (Jul 3, 1976, Olympic Stadium, Montréal (CAN)) · 74 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
1976
800m
2:01.7h-Jul 3, 1976
↓
Olympic Stadium, Montréal (CAN)
1976
4x400m
3:28.81-Jul 30, 1976
↑
Olympic Stadium, Montréal (CAN)
1975
800m
2:00.14-Jul 3, 1975
↓
Oslo (NOR)
1974
600YardsSh
1:18.4h-Feb 15, 1974--
1972
400m
51.93-Sep 4, 1972-Olympiastadion, München (GER)
1972
4x400m
3:31.9h-Sep 9, 1972
↑
Olympiastadion, München (GER)

1976

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
4x400m
3:28.91-Jul 31The XXI Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Montréal
4x400m
3:28.81-Jul 30The XXI Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Montréal
800m
2:03.54-Jul 23The XXI Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Montréal
800m
2:01.7HT-Jul 3London

1975

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
2:00.14-Jul 3Oslo
800m
2:02.98-Jul 1Stockholm DN Galan, Stockholm

1974

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
600YardsSh
1:18.4HT-Feb 15Toronto (i)

1972

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
4x400m
3:31.9HT-Sep 9The XX Olympic Games, Olympiastadion, München
400m
51.93-Sep 4The XX Olympic Games, Olympiastadion, München
400m
52.13-Sep 3The XX Olympic Games, Olympiastadion, München
400m
52.38-Sep 2The XX Olympic Games

Honours

8

The XXI Olympic Games

4x400 Metres Relay

1976
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Yvonne Saunders's 800 m personal best?

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.

Which events does Yvonne Saunders compete in?

Yvonne Saunders competes in the 800 m and 400 m.

How did Yvonne Saunders perform in 1976?

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