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Ken Lowery

Ken Lowery

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Birth dateAug 13, 1961
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Ken Lowery is a United States sprinter, born on August 13, 1961. He competes primarily in the 400m, 4x400m and TJ.

His personal bests include 45.40 in the 400m, 2:59.86 in the 4x400m, 16.34 in the TJ, 3:05.21 in the 4x400Metre and 46.4h in the 400m-short-track. He has earned 1 gold medal in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Key facts
500 Metres Short Track
1:00.17
400 m
45.40
#823 all-time
1989 season best
46.44
May 15, 1989 · Rehlingen (GER)
1989 season best
Age
65 years old

As of Sep 13, 2026: 500 Metres Short Track 1:00.17, 400 m 45.40 (#823 all-time), 1989 season best 46.44 (May 15, 1989, Rehlingen (GER)) · 65 years old

PB

Personal bests

45.40
#823 all-time
2:59.86
16.34
3:05.21
46.4HT
33.81
33.81
1:00.17
1:00.17

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
1989
400m
46.44-May 15, 1989
↓
Rehlingen (GER)
1989
4x400Metre
3:05.21-Mar 10, 1989-Glasgow (GBR) (i)
1988
400m
45.92-Jun 12, 1988
↓
Indianapolis, IN (USA)
1988
400m-short-track
46.69-Jan 16, 1988
↑
Bloomington, IN (USA) (i)
1988
500Metres
1:01.74-Feb 5, 1988
↓
New York, NY (USA) (i)
1988
500m-short-track
1:01.74-Feb 5, 1988
↓
New York, NY (USA) (i)
1987
300m
33.81-Mar 15, 1987-Cosford (GBR) (i)
1987
300m-short-track
33.81-Mar 15, 1987-Cosford (GBR) (i)
1987
400m
45.40-May 8, 1987
↓
Naperville, IL (USA)
1987
400m-short-track
47.01-Feb 15, 1987
↑
Gainesville, FL (USA) (i)
1987
500Metres
1:00.17-Jan 16, 1987
↓
Indianapolis, IN (USA) (i)
1987
500m-short-track
1:00.17-Jan 16, 1987
↓
Indianapolis, IN (USA) (i)
1987
4x400m
2:59.86-Jul 26, 1987-Durham, NC (USA)
1986
400m
45.80-Apr 11, 1986
↓
Evanston, IL (USA)
1986
400m-short-track
46.4h-Dec 20, 1986
↑
Chicago, IL (USA) (i)
1985
400m
45.69-Apr 12, 1985
↓
Evanston, IL (USA)
1985
400m-short-track
47.49-Jan 27, 1985
↑
Rosemont, IL (USA) (i)
1984
TJ
16.34-Mar 6, 1984-Melbourne (AUS)
1984
400m
46.13-May 5, 1984
↓
Columbus, OH (USA)

1989

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
400m
46.44-May 15Rehlingen
4x400Metre
3:05.21-Mar 10Glasgow (i)

1988

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
400m
45.92-Jun 12Indianapolis, IN
400m
46.02-May 7Indianapolis, IN
400m
46.43-Apr 30Des Moines, IA
500m-short-track
1:02.60-Feb 26USA Indoor Championships
500m-short-track
1:01.74-Feb 5Millrose Games, New York, NY (i)
400m-short-track
46.69-Jan 16Bloomington, IN (i)

1987

15 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
4x400m
2:59.86-Jul 26Durham, NC
400m
46.42-Jul 6Budapest Grand Prix, Budapest
400m
45.99-Jul 4Oslo Bislett Games, Oslo
400m
45.48-Jun 5Aachen
400m
46.22-Jun 3Lage
400m
45.40-May 8Naperville, IL
400m
45.54-May 3Columbus, OH
400m
46.0HT-Apr 18East Lansing, MI
300m-short-track
33.81-Mar 15Cosford (i)
400m-short-track
47.19-Mar 13Cosford (i)
500m-short-track
1:01.84-Mar 7Indianapolis, IN (i)
400m
46.54-Feb 21Champaign, IL (i)
400m-short-track
47.24-Feb 15Gainesville, FL (i)
400m-short-track
47.01-Feb 15Gainesville, FL (i)
500m-short-track
1:00.17-Jan 16Indianapolis, IN (i)

1986

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
400m-short-track
46.4HT-Dec 20Chicago, IL (i)
400m
45.80-Apr 11Evanston, IL

1985

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
400m
45.69-Apr 12Evanston, IL
400m-short-track
47.49-Jan 27Rosemont, IL (i)

1984

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
400m
46.13-May 5Columbus, OH
TJ
16.34-Mar 6Melbourne

Honours

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USA Indoor Championships

500 Metres Short Track

1988
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Ken Lowery's 500 Metres Short Track personal best?

Ken Lowery's 500 Metres Short Track personal best is 1:00.17, set on Jan 16, 1987 in Indianapolis, IN (USA) (i).

Which events does Ken Lowery compete in?

Ken Lowery competes in the 500 Metres Short Track and 400 m.

How did Ken Lowery perform in 1989?

1989 season best: 46.44, set on May 15, 1989 in Rehlingen (GER).