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Frankie Atwater

Frankie Atwater

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Birth dateFeb 4, 1969
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Frankie Atwater is a United States sprinter, born on February 4, 1969. He competes primarily in the 400m, 800m and 4x400m.

His personal bests include 45.44 in the 400m, 1:52.05 in the 800m, 3:03.80 in the 4x400m, 1:54.11 in the 800m-short-track and 3:07.37 in the 4x400Metre. He has earned 1 gold medal in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Key facts
400 Metres Short Track
46.20
2023 season best
3:18.38
Mar 10, 2023 · CrossPlex Athletic Facility, Birmingham, AL (USA) (i)
2023 season best
Last competition
NCAA Division III Indoor Track and Field Championships
Mar 10, 2023 · 3:18.38
NCAA Division III Indoor Track and Field Championships
Age
57 years old

As of Sep 16, 2026: 400 Metres Short Track 46.20, 2023 season best 3:18.38 (Mar 10, 2023, CrossPlex Athletic Facility, Birmingham, AL (USA) (i)) · Last competition: NCAA Division III Indoor Track and Field Championships, Mar 10, 2023, 3:18.38 · 57 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2023
4x400Metre
3:18.38-Mar 10, 2023
↓
NCAA Division III Indoor Track and Field Championships
2021
400m
51.07-Apr 1, 2021
↓
Loras Finnegan Family Track, Dubuque, IA (USA)
1998
400m
47.01-May 9, 1998
↓
Iowa City, IA (USA)
1998
800m
1:52.21-Jan 24, 1998
↓
Ames, IA (USA) (i)
1998
800m-short-track
1:54.11-Feb 27, 1998-Atlanta, GA (USA) (i)
1997
800m
1:52.05-Feb 8, 1997
↓
Ames, IA (USA) (i)
1996
400m
47.12-Feb 12, 1996
↓
Maebashi (JPN) (i)
1996
400m-short-track
47.12-Feb 12, 1996
↓
Maebashi (JPN) (i)
1995
4x400Metre
3:07.37-Mar 12, 1995
↓
IAAF World Indoor Championships
1993
600m
1:17.69-Dec 3, 1993-Ames, IA (USA) (i)
1992
400m
45.44-May 18, 1992
↓
Norman, OK (USA)
1992
4x400m
3:03.80-Sep 27, 1992-Estadio Panamericano, La Habana (CUB)
1991
400m
46.49-Feb 2, 1991
↓
Ames, IA (USA) (i)
1990
400m
46.20-Feb 10, 1990
↓
Lincoln, NE (USA) (i)
1990
400m-short-track
46.20-Feb 10, 1990
↓
Lincoln, NE (USA) (i)
1989
400m
45.74-May 14, 1989
↓
Lincoln, NE (USA)
1989
400m-short-track
46.62-Feb 25, 1989
↓
Lincoln, NE (USA) (i)

2023

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
4x400Metre
3:18.38-Mar 10NCAA Division III Indoor Track and Field Championships

2021

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
400m
51.07-Apr 1Loras Easter Mid Week, Loras Finnegan Family Track, Dubuque, IA

1998

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
400m
47.01-May 9Iowa City, IA
800m-short-track
1:54.11-Feb 27USA Indoor Championships, Atlanta, GA (i)
800m
1:52.21-Jan 24Ames Iowa State Invitational, Ames, IA (i)

1997

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
1:52.05-Feb 8Ames, IA (i)

1996

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
400m-short-track
47.12-Feb 12Maebashi Green Dome Games, Maebashi (i)

1995

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
4x400Metre
3:07.37-Mar 12IAAF World Indoor Championships

1993

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
600m
1:17.69-Dec 3Ames, IA (i)

1992

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
4x400m
3:03.80-Sep 27La Habana IAAF World Cup, Estadio Panamericano, La Habana
400m
45.44-May 18Norman, OK

1991

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
400m
46.49-Feb 2Ames, IA (i)

1990

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
400m-short-track
46.20-Feb 10Lincoln, NE (i)

1989

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
400m
46.41-Jun 16Houston TAC Championships, Houston, TX
400m
45.74-May 14Lincoln, NE
400m-short-track
46.62-Feb 25Lincoln, NE (i)
400m-short-track
47.02-Feb 11Lincoln, NE (i)

Honours

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IAAF World Indoor Championships

4x400 Metres Relay Short Track

1995
4

La Habana IAAF World Cup

4x400 Metres Relay

1992
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Frankie Atwater's 400 Metres Short Track personal best?

Frankie Atwater's 400 Metres Short Track personal best is 46.20, set on Feb 10, 1990 in Lincoln, NE (USA) (i).

Which events does Frankie Atwater compete in?

Frankie Atwater competes in the 400 Metres Short Track.

How did Frankie Atwater perform in 2023?

2023 season best: 3:18.38, set on Mar 10, 2023 in CrossPlex Athletic Facility, Birmingham, AL (USA) (i). Last competition: NCAA Division III Indoor Track and Field Championships on Mar 10, 2023, 3:18.38.