Erik Sowinski
- Born
- Dec 21, 1989 (36 years old)
- Birthplace
- Waukesha, United States
- Events
- 600 Metres Short Track · 800 Metres Short Track
Erik Sowinski (born December 21, 1989) is an American middle-distance runner, who specializes in the 800 metres.
He won a bronze medal in the event at the 2016 World Indoor Championships, and he is a three-time national champion.
He also formerly held the American indoor record in the 600 meters Sowinski has garnered recognition for pacing other athletes to fast times, often in high-profile competitions.
Personal best · 600 Metres Short Track1:15.07
2023 season best1:17.22Jan 20, 2023 · Iowa-Recreation Building, Iowa City, IA (USA) (i)
Personal best · 800 Metres Short Track1:46.57
Last competitionPrefontaine Classic, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR - Diamond DisciplineSep 16, 2023 · DNF
As of Oct 29, 2026: 600 Metres Short Track 1:15.07, 800 Metres Short Track 1:46.57, 2023 season best 1:17.22 (Jan 20, 2023, Iowa-Recreation Building, Iowa City, IA (USA) (i)) · Last competition: Prefontaine Classic, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR - Diamond Discipline, Sep 16, 2023, DNF · 36 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 600m Indoor | 1:17.22 | – | Jan 20, 2023 | American Track League - Hawkeye Pro Classic |
| 2023 | 600m-short-track Indoor | 1:17.22 | – | Jan 20, 2023 | American Track League - Hawkeye Pro Classic |
| 2023 | 800m | 1:46.98 | – | Jun 24, 2023 | USATF NYC Grand Prix, Icahn Stadium, New York, NY |
| 2023 | 4x400Metre Indoor | 3:17.94 | – | Jan 21, 2023 | American Track League - Hawkeye Pro Classic |
| 2023 | MileRoad | 4:01.9h | – | Sep 10, 2023 | New Balance 5th Avenue Mile |
| 2022 | 600m-short-track | 1:16.48 | – | Jan 21, 2022 | – |
| 2022 | 600m-short-track Indoor | 1:16.48 | – | Jan 21, 2022 | Iowa-Recreation Building, Iowa City, IA (USA) (i) |
| 2022 | 600m Indoor | 1:16.48 | – | Jan 21, 2022 | Iowa-Recreation Building, Iowa City, IA (USA) (i) |