Kim Batten
- Born
- Mar 29, 1969 (57 years old)
- Events
- 400 m hurdles · 400 m
Kim Batten is a United States sprinter, born on March 29, 1969. She competes primarily in the 100m, 200m and 400m.
Her personal bests include 11.74 in the 100m, 23.52 in the 200m, 50.61 in the 400m, 2:10.35 in the 800m and 52.61 in the 400mH. She has earned 8 gold, 2 silver and 4 bronze medals in major international competitions. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.
Personal best · 400 m hurdles52.61
2005 season best55.58Jun 24, 2005 · Carson, CA
Medals4Olympic Games: 1 silver · World Championships: 1 gold, 1 silver, 1 bronze
Personal best · 400 m50.61
As of Oct 30, 2026: 400 m hurdles 52.61 (#12 all-time), 400 m 50.61 (#234 all-time), 2005 season best 55.58 (Jun 24, 2005, Carson, CA (USA)) · Olympic Games: 1 silver · World Championships: 1 gold, 1 silver, 1 bronze · 57 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Medals
| Competitions | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympic Games | – | 1 | – | 1 |
| World Championships | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| Total | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 |
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 55m | 7.02 | – | Jan 15, 2005 | – |
| 2005 | 55m Indoor | 7.02 | – | Jan 15, 2005 | Gainesville, FL (USA) (i) |
| 2005 | 55mH | 7.82 | – | Jan 15, 2005 | – |
| 2005 | 55mH Indoor | 7.82 | – | Jan 15, 2005 | Gainesville, FL (USA) (i) |
| 2005 | 100m | 12.00 | +1.4 | Mar 5, 2005 | Tallahassee, FL (USA) |
| 2005 | 200m | 24.38 | -0.9 | Mar 5, 2005 | Tallahassee, FL (USA) |
| 2005 | 400m | 53.50 | – | Apr 9, 2005 | Tallahassee, FL (USA) |
| 2005 | 400mH | 55.58 | – | Jun 24, 2005 | Carson, CA (USA) |