Lionel Larry
- Born
- Sep 14, 1986 (40 years old)
- Birthplace
- Compton, United States
- Events
- 400 m · 200 m
- Height
- 1.80 m
- Weight
- 82 kg
Lionel Larry is an American sprinter born on September 14, 1986, in Compton, California. Standing 180 cm and weighing 82 kg, he specializes in the 400 metres and won a World Championship gold medal.
Larry ran collegiately for the University of Southern California, one of America's storied track and field programs. At the 2009 World Championships, he won gold after running in the preliminary heat of the 4x400 metre relay, contributing to the American team's success.
His World Championship gold medal represents a significant achievement in American sprinting. Larry's contribution to the relay team's victory at the global championship demonstrates his value as a competitive 400-metre runner.
As of Oct 28, 2026: 400 m 44.63 (#184 all-time), 200 m 20.32 (#489 all-time), 2012 season best 47.39 (Apr 14, 2012, Los Angeles, CA (USA)) · World Championships: 1 gold · 40 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Medals
| Competitions | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Championships | 1 | – | – | 1 |
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 300m | 32.92 | – | Mar 23, 2012 | Pasadena, CA (USA) |
| 2012 | 4x100m | 40.16 | – | Mar 2, 2012 | Las Vegas, NV (USA) |
| 2012 | 400m | 47.39 | – | Apr 14, 2012 | Los Angeles, CA (USA) |
| 2012 | 4x400m | 3:11.26 | – | Mar 2, 2012 | Las Vegas, NV (USA) |
| 2011 | 400m | 46.41 | – | May 14, 2011 | Ponce (PUR) |
| 2011 | 4x400m | 3:04.38 | – | Apr 9, 2011 | Austin, TX (USA) |
| 2010 | 400m-short-track Indoor | 46.12 | – | Feb 12, 2010 | Fayetteville, AR (USA) (i) |
| 2010 | 400m-short-track | 46.12 | – | Feb 12, 2010 | – |