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John Lawson

John Lawson

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Birth dateApr 24, 1966
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John Lawson is a South Africa sprinter, born on April 24, 1966. He competes primarily in the 100m, 200m and 400m.

His personal bests include 10.46 in the 100m, 20.72 in the 200m, 45.78 in the 400m and 48.43 in the 400m-short-track. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing South Africa.

Key facts
400 m
45.78
200 m
20.72
1993 season best
20.76
Feb 6, 1993
1993 season best
Last competition
IAAF World Indoor Championships, The Sky Dome, Toronto (i)
Mar 12, 1993 · 48.43
IAAF World Indoor Championships, The Sky Dome, Toronto (i)
Age
60 years old

As of Sep 14, 2026: 400 m 45.78, 200 m 20.72, 1993 season best 20.76 (Feb 6, 1993) · Last competition: IAAF World Indoor Championships, The Sky Dome, Toronto (i), Mar 12, 1993, 48.43 · 60 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
1993
200m
20.76+1.4Feb 6, 1993
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1993
400m-short-track
48.43-Mar 12, 1993-IAAF World Indoor Championships, The Sky Dome, Toronto (i)
1992
200m
20.78-Jan 25, 1992
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1992
400m
45.78-Jan 28, 1992--
1990
200m
20.82+1.8Apr 21, 1990
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1989
100m
10.46-Mar 14, 1989--
1989
200m
20.72+1.1Apr 29, 1989
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1972
Mile
3:59.5-Mar 4, 1972
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1970
Mile
3:59.2-May 30, 1970
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1969
Mile
3:59.3-Jun 7, 1969
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1993

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
400m-short-track
48.43-Mar 12IAAF World Indoor Championships, The Sky Dome, Toronto (i)
200m
20.76+1.4Feb 6Boksburg

1992

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
400m
45.78-Nov 28Krugersdorp
400m
45.78-Jan 28Krugersdorp
200m
20.78-Jan 25Germiston

1990

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
200m
20.82+1.8Apr 21Germiston

1989

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
200m
20.72+1.1Apr 29Pretoria
100m
10.46-Mar 14Germiston

1972

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Mile
3:59.5-Mar 4-

1970

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Mile
3:59.2-May 30-

1969

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Mile
3:59.3-Jun 7-
Mile
3:59.5-May 31-

Honours

No medals

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is John Lawson's 400 m personal best?

John Lawson's 400 m personal best is 45.78, set on Jan 28, 1992 in Krugersdorp (RSA).

Which events does John Lawson compete in?

John Lawson competes in the 400 m and 200 m.

How did John Lawson perform in 1993?

1993 season best: 20.76, set on Feb 6, 1993. Last competition: IAAF World Indoor Championships, The Sky Dome, Toronto (i) on Mar 12, 1993, 48.43.