Les LEWIS

United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Born
Dec 26, 1924
Events
400 m

Les LEWIS is a United Kingdom sprinter, born on December 26, 1924. He competes primarily in the 400m and 4x400m.

His personal bests include 47.8h in the 400m and 3:10.0h in the 4x400m. He has earned 1 gold medal in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United Kingdom.

Personal best · 400 m47.8h
1952 season best47.95Jul 24, 1952
Last competitionThe XV Olympic GamesJul 27, 1952 · 3:10.23
The XV Olympic Games

As of Nov 14, 2026: 400 m 47.8h, 1952 season best 47.95 (Jul 24, 1952) · Last competition: The XV Olympic Games, Jul 27, 1952, 3:10.23 · 101 years old

Personal bests

WA points calculator →
DisciplineResultAll-time
400mHelsinki 1952United Kingdom 400 m all-time list47.8h994 pts–
4x400mHelsinki 1952United Kingdom 4 × 400 m all-time list3:10.0h–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1952400m 47.95–Jul 24, 1952The XV Olympic Games
1950400m 49.8h–Aug 23, 1950Bruxelles European Championships
1948400m 49.0–Aug 4, 1948The XIV Olympic Games
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Les LEWIS's 400 m personal best is 47.8h, set on Jul 24, 1952 in Olympiastadion, Helsinki (FIN).

Les LEWIS competes in the 400 m.

1952 season best: 47.95, set on Jul 24, 1952. Last competition: The XV Olympic Games on Jul 27, 1952, 3:10.23.