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Ken Swenson

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Birth dateApr 18, 1948
BirthplaceClay Center, United States
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Kenneth Lloyd Swenson (born April 18, 1948 in Clay Center, Kansas) is an American middle-distance runner. Swenson was the world leader at 800 meters in 1970 and competed in the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich.

Key facts
800 m
1:44.80
#371 all-time
1975 season best
3:59.1h
May 3, 1975
1975 season best
Age
78 years old

As of Sep 12, 2026: 800 m 1:44.80 (#371 all-time), 1975 season best 3:59.1h (May 3, 1975) · 78 years old

PB

Personal bests

1:44.80
#371 all-time
3:59.1HT

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
1975
Mile
3:59.1h-May 3, 1975--
1972
800m
1:45.1h-Jul 1, 1972
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1970
800m
1:44.80-Jul 16, 1970
↓
Stuttgart (GER)
1970
4x800Metre
7:13.9h-Apr 24, 1970--

1975

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Mile
3:59.1HT-May 3Durham, NC

1972

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
1:51.1HT-Aug 31The XX Olympic Games, Olympiastadion, München
800m
1:45.1HT-Jul 1Eugene US Olympic Trials, Eugene, OR

1970

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
1:44.80-Jul 16Stuttgart FRG-USA Int. Match, Stuttgart
800m
1:45.7-Jun 30-
4x800Metre
7:13.9HT-Apr 24Des Moines Drake Relays, Des Moines, IA

Honours

No medals

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Ken Swenson's 800 m personal best?

Ken Swenson's 800 m personal best is 1:44.80, set on Jul 16, 1970 in Stuttgart (GER), #371 on the all-time list.

Which events does Ken Swenson compete in?

Ken Swenson competes in the 800 m.

How did Ken Swenson perform in 1975?

1975 season best: 3:59.1h, set on May 3, 1975.