Darren Clark

Not to be confused with Darren Clarke.

Darren Edward Clark (born 6 September 1965 in Sydney, New South Wales) is a retired Australian sprinter who specialized in the 400 metres.

His personal best time of 44.38 seconds, achieved at the 1988 Olympics, is the current Oceanian record. [1] This time would have placed Clark in second place in the 2008 Beijing olympics 400m final. Clark also co-holds the Oceanian record in 4 x 400 metres relay with 2:59.70 minutes, established with teammates Bruce Frayne, Gary Minihan and Rick Mitchell at the 1984 Olympics.[2]

Clark achieved fourth place in two consecutive Olympics, 1984 and 1988.

Clark finished his sporting career playing in the Australian Rugby League (ARL) for the Balmain Tigers, starting in the wing position.

Achievements

Year Tournament Venue Result Event
1984 Olympic Games Los Angeles, United States 4th 400 m
4th 4x400 m relay, 2:59.70 AR
1985 World Cup Canberra, Australia 3rd 200 m[3]
1986 Commonwealth Games Edinburgh, Scotland 2nd 400 m[3]
1988 Olympic Games Seoul, South Korea 4th 400 m, 44.38 AR
6th 4x400 m relay
1990 Commonwealth Games Auckland, New Zealand 1st 400 m[3]
1993 World Indoor Championships Toronto, Canada 3rd 400 m

References

  1. ^ Area Outdoor Records - Men - Oceania (IAAF)
  2. ^ Commonwealth All-Time Lists (Men) - GBR Athletics
  3. ^ a b c IAAF World Cup in Athletics - GBR Athletics


  • 1930 – 1966: 440 yards
  • 1970 – present: 400 metres