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Lorenzo Daniel

Lorenzo Daniel

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Birth dateMar 23, 1966
BirthplaceAvera, United States
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Lorenzo Daniel (born March 23, 1966) is an American retired track and field sprinter, best known for setting the 1985 world's best year performance in the men's 200 meters and being one of the fastest to run the event at the time. He did so on May 18, 1985, at a meet in Starkville, Mississippi, clocking 20.07. His fastest-ever 200m dash was 19.87 at Eugene, Oregon in 1988.

He attended Mississippi State University, and majored in Sports Communication. Daniel was born in Avera, Georgia and grew up in Wrens, Georgia. He was once the third-fastest man in the world.

Though he made the 1988 Olympics, he injured himself before he could attend The Games. He now resides in Dallas, Texas; has a wife, Sissy Sanders-Daniel and three children: Lauren, Lorenzo Jr., and Lorielle. He also founded and currently runs a sports agility company, Turbo Techniques.

Key facts
200 m
19.87
#63 all-time
100 m
10.00
#465 all-time
1993 season best
21.53
May 22, 1993 · New York, NY (USA)
1993 season best
Age
60 years old

As of Sep 12, 2026: 200 m 19.87 (#63 all-time), 100 m 10.00 (#465 all-time), 1993 season best 21.53 (May 22, 1993, New York, NY (USA)) · 60 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
1993
200m
21.53-May 22, 1993
↓
New York, NY (USA)
1992
200m
20.19+1.0Apr 11, 1992
↓
El Paso, TX (USA)
1991
200m
20.70+1.1Jul 20, 1991
↓
New York, NY (USA)
1990
200m
20.50+2.0May 5, 1990
↓
Modesto, CA (USA)
1989
200m
20.77+1.5Jun 3, 1989
↓
Eugene, OR (USA)
1988
100m
10.00-Mar 26, 1988
↑
Auburn, AL (USA)
1988
200m
19.87+0.8Jun 3, 1988
↓
Eugene, OR (USA)
1988
200m-short-track
20.89-Feb 28, 1988-Baton Rouge, LA (USA) (i)
1987
100m
10.21+2.5Jun 25, 1987
↑
Tuscaloosa, AL (USA)
1987
200m
19.88+3.4May 17, 1987
↓
Hot Springs Village, AR (USA)
1987
300m
32.67-Mar 1, 1987-Gainesville, FL (USA) (i)
1987
300m-short-track
32.67-Mar 1, 1987-Gainesville, FL (USA) (i)
1986
100m
10.00+2.6May 18, 1986
↑
Knoxville, TN (USA)
1986
200m
20.11+2.8May 18, 1986
↓
Atlanta, GA (USA)
1985
100m
10.29+2.0May 18, 1985
↑
Starkville, MS (USA)
1985
200m
20.07+1.5May 18, 1985
↓
Starkville, MS (USA)

1993

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
200m
21.53-May 22New York, NY

1992

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
200m
20.19+1.0Apr 11El Paso, TX

1991

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
200m
20.70+1.1Jul 20New York, NY

1990

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
200m
20.50+2.0May 5Modesto ModR, Modesto, CA

1989

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
200m
20.77+1.5Jun 3Eugene Prefontaine Classic, Eugene, OR

1988

11 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
200m
19.87+0.8Jun 3Eugene NCAA Championships, Eugene, OR
200m
20.15+2.2Jun 1Eugene NCAA Championships, Eugene, OR
200m
19.93+1.5May 15Auburn, AL
200m
20.36-0.6May 14Auburn, AL
100m
10.15+0.0May 14Auburn, AL
100m
10.37-1.6May 12Auburn, AL
200m
20.29+1.8Apr 24Walnut, CA
200m
20.4HT-Apr 2Hot Springs, Hot Springs Village, AR
100m
10.00-Mar 26Starkville, MS
200m-short-track
20.89-Feb 28Baton Rouge, LA (i)
200m-short-track
20.89-Feb 14Gainesville, FL (i)

1987

15 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
200m
21.10+0.0Jul 22Roma Golden Gala, Roma
200m
20.67+2.1Jun 26San José TAC Championships, San José
200m
20.54+1.8Jun 25San José TAC Championships, San José
100m
10.21+2.5Jun 25San José TAC Championships, San José
200m
20.46+3.9Jun 5Baton Rouge NCAA Championships, Baton Rouge, LA
100m
10.26+1.9May 23Knoxville, TN
200m
19.88+3.4May 17Tuscaloosa, AL
100m
10.23+1.0May 16Tuscaloosa, AL
200m
20.39-Apr 11Hot Springs, Hot Springs Village, AR
200m
20.70-Mar 28Starkville, MS
100m
10.51-Mar 28Starkville, MS
300m-short-track
32.67-Mar 1Gainesville, FL (i)
300m-short-track
33.02-Feb 28Gainesville, FL (i)
300m-short-track
32.83-Feb 8Gainesville, FL (i)
300m-short-track
32.96-Feb 7Gainesville, FL (i)

1986

9 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
100m
10.43-Jul 1Stockholm DN Galan, Stockholm
200m
20.38+4.9Jun 21Eugene TAC Championships, Eugene, OR
200m
20.39+1.2Jun 19Eugene TAC Championships, Eugene, OR
100m
10.00+2.6May 18Knoxville, TN
200m
20.11+2.8May 18Knoxville, TN
200m
20.43-1.7May 17Knoxville, TN
100m
10.08+0.1May 17Knoxville, TN
200m
20.17+0.3Apr 20Atlanta, GA
100m
10.12+1.5Mar 29Tuscaloosa, AL

1985

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
200m
20.23+3.4May 29Austin NCAA Championships, Austin, TX
100m
10.29+2.0May 18Starkville, MS
200m
20.07+1.5May 18Starkville, MS
200m
20.39+3.2May 17Starkville, MS
200m
20.1HT+1.2Apr 20Starkville, MS

Honours

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Eugene NCAA Championships

200 Metres

1988
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Lorenzo Daniel's 200 m personal best?

Lorenzo Daniel's 200 m personal best is 19.87, set on Jun 3, 1988 in Eugene, OR (USA), #63 on the all-time list.

Which events does Lorenzo Daniel compete in?

Lorenzo Daniel competes in the 200 m and 100 m.

How did Lorenzo Daniel perform in 1993?

1993 season best: 21.53, set on May 22, 1993 in New York, NY (USA).