
Lauren Poetschka
- Born
- Oct 22, 1974 (52 years old)
- Events
- 400 m hurdles · 400 m
Lauren Elizabeth Poetschka (born 22 October 1974) is a retired Australian hurdler who specialized in the 400 metres hurdles. She competed at the 1994 Commonwealth Games, the 1997 Summer Universiade, the 1999 Summer Universiade and the 2000 Summer Olympics without reaching the final. Her personal best time was 55.37 seconds, achieved in March 2000 in Melbourne. She is a sister of Olympic sprinter Renee Poetschka.
Personal best · 400 m hurdles55.37
2000 season best55.37Mar 2, 2000 · Melbourne
Personal best · 400 m52.78
Last competitionThe XXVII Olympic GamesSep 24, 2000 · 58.06
As of Nov 7, 2026: 400 m hurdles 55.37 (#293 all-time), 400 m 52.78, 2000 season best 55.37 (Mar 2, 2000, Melbourne (AUS)) · Last competition: The XXVII Olympic Games, Sep 24, 2000, 58.06 · 52 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →DisciplineResultAll-time
60mSydney 19987.621,013 pts–
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 400m | 52.78 | – | Feb 5, 2000 | Perth (AUS) |
| 2000 | 400mH | 55.37 | – | Mar 2, 2000 | Melbourne (AUS) |
| 1999 | 200m | 24.24 | -0.1 | Dec 4, 1999 | Canberra (AUS) |
| 1999 | 400m | 53.54 | – | Dec 4, 1999 | Canberra (AUS) |
| 1999 | 400mH | 56.50 | – | Jul 9, 1999 | Palma de Mallorca (ESP) |
| 1998 | 60m | 7.62 | – | Dec 12, 1998 | Sydney (AUS) |
| 1998 | 200m | 24.00 | +0.4 | Dec 12, 1998 | Sydney (AUS) |
| 1998 | 400m | 55.13 | – | Nov 21, 1998 | Canberra (AUS) |