John Lawson
- Born
- Apr 24, 1966 (60 years old)
- Events
- 400 m · 200 m
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.
Personal best · 400 m45.78
1993 season best20.76Feb 6, 1993
Personal best · 200 m20.72
Last competitionIAAF World Indoor Championships, The Sky Dome, Toronto (i)Mar 12, 1993 · 48.43
As of Nov 6, 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
Personal bests
WA points calculator →DisciplineResultAll-time
400m-short-trackIndoorToronto 199348.431,015 pts–
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 200m | 20.76 | +1.4 | Feb 6, 1993 | – |
| 1993 | 400m-short-track Indoor | 48.43 | – | Mar 12, 1993 | IAAF World Indoor Championships, The Sky Dome, Toronto (i) |
| 1992 | 200m | 20.78 | – | Jan 25, 1992 | – |
| 1992 | 400m | 45.78 | – | Nov 28, 1992 | – |
| 1990 | 200m | 20.82 | +1.8 | Apr 21, 1990 | – |
| 1989 | 100m | 10.46 | – | Mar 14, 1989 | – |
| 1989 | 200m | 20.72 | +1.1 | Apr 29, 1989 | – |
| 1972 | Mile | 3:59.5 | – | Mar 4, 1972 | – |