Darlene Backlund
- Born
- Aug 17, 1945 (81 years old)
- Events
- 50 km Race Walk
Darlene Backlund is a United States race walker, born on August 17, 1945. He competes primarily in the 20kmW, 35kmW and 50kmW.
His personal bests include 2:50:35 in the 20kmW, 5:00:15 in the 35kmW, 6:47:53 in the 50kmW, 1:25:27 in the 10Kilometr and 3:50:15 in the 30Kilometr. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.
Personal best · 50 km Race Walk6:47:53
2025 season best1:25:27Jan 12, 2025 · Trolley Square, Santee, CA
Last competitionUSA 35km Race Walk Championships & International Race Walk InvitationalJan 12, 2025 · 1:25:27
As of Oct 27, 2026: 50 km Race Walk 6:47:53, 2025 season best 1:25:27 (Jan 12, 2025, Trolley Square, Santee, CA (USA)) · Last competition: USA 35km Race Walk Championships & International Race Walk Invitational, Jan 12, 2025, 1:25:27 · 81 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →DisciplineResultAll-time
20kmWCA 20212:50:3537 pts–
35kmWCA 20235:00:15141 pts–
50kmWCA 20146:47:53344 pts–
10KilometrCA 20251:25:27–
30KilometrNY 20113:50:15–
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 10Kilometr | 1:25:27 | – | Jan 12, 2025 | USA 35km Race Walk Championships & International Race Walk Invitational |
| 2024 | MarathonRa | 5:22:05 | – | Jan 21, 2024 | USA Marathon Race Walk Mixed Relay Championships & International Race Walk Invitational |
| 2023 | 35kmW | 5:00:15 | – | Jan 15, 2023 | USA 35km Race Walking Championships |
| 2022 | 35kmW | 5:02:55 | – | Jan 16, 2022 | USA Open 35km Race Walking Championships |
| 2021 | 20kmW | 2:50:35 | – | Nov 14, 2021 | Santee, CA (USA) |
| 2021 | 35kmW | 5:06:15 | – | Feb 28, 2021 | USA Race Walking Championships |
| 2020 | 50kmW | 7:05:49 | – | Jan 25, 2020 | USA 50km Race Walking Championships |
| 2019 | 50kmW | 7:29:04 | – | Jan 26, 2019 | USA 50km Race Walking Championships |