| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | (1961-08-11) August 11, 1961 |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Track and field |
Event | 800 metres |
Ray Brown (born August 11, 1961) is a retired American middle-distance runner who competed primarily in the 800 meters.1 An indoor specialist, he represented his country at four consecutive World Indoor Championships starting in 1987 and made the final once, in 1989. In addition, he is a four-time national indoor champion.2
Running for the Virginia Cavaliers track and field team, Brown finished 3rd in the 800 m at the 1982 NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships.3
International competitions
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Representing the  United States
| |||||
| 1987 | World Indoor Championships | Indianapolis, United States | 7th (h) | 800 m | 1:50.13 |
| 1989 | World Indoor Championships | Budapest, Hungary | 5th | 800 m | 1:47.93 |
| 1991 | World Indoor Championships | Seville, Spain | 13th (h) | 800 m | 1:49.52 |
| 1993 | World Indoor Championships | Toronto, Canada | 14th (h) | 800 m | 1:50.60 |
Personal bests
Outdoor
- 800 metres – 1:45.11 (Bern 1989)
- 1000 metres – 2:18.96 (Gateshead 1986)
Indoor
- 800 metres – 1:46.06 (Piraeus 1989)
- 1000 metres – 2:19.20 (East Rutherford 1988)
References
References
- Ray Brown at World Athletics
- 800m USA indoor champions
- "800 meters at the NCAA Division I Men's Outdoor Track and Field Championships". USTFCCCA. Retrieved 28 December 2024.