Mark Lewis-Francis

Born
Sep 4, 1982 (44 years old)
Birthplace
Darlaston, United Kingdom
Events
100 m · 60 m
Height
1.85 m
Weight
86 kg

Mark Lewis-Francis is a renowned track and field athlete who devoted their career to competitive athletics. With years of dedicated training and consistent performances, Mark Lewis-Francis established themselves as a respected competitor at both national and international levels. The athlete demonstrated exceptional technical skills and maintained high standards of performance across multiple seasons. Their commitment to excellence and improvement drove them to pursue personal records and competitive success. Mark Lewis-Francis's career exemplified the dedication required to compete at elite levels of track and field athletics.

A defining moment in Mark Lewis-Francis's career came through participation in Olympic Games competition. This achievement represented one of sport's highest honors, reflecting years of dedicated preparation and athletic excellence. Competing on the Olympic stage tested Mark Lewis-Francis against the world's finest athletes and required peak physical and mental conditioning. The experience at Olympic competition enhanced Mark Lewis-Francis's credibility as an elite international athlete. Such high-level competition provided invaluable experience and contributed substantially to their lasting legacy in track and field athletics. Their influence and reputation within the athletic community provided inspiration for subsequent generations of track and field athletes. The athlete's commitment to excellence serves as a model for dedication in sports.

Mark Lewis-Francis's career in competitive athletics demonstrates the importance of dedication, technical expertise, and consistent effort in achieving athletic success. Throughout their competitive years, they contributed meaningfully to track and field sports through their performances and athletic achievements. The athlete's career exemplifies how sustained commitment to athletic excellence yields lasting recognition and respect within the sporting community. After transitioning from elite competition, Mark Lewis-Francis's influence remained significant as younger athletes looked to their achievements as models for athletic development. Their legacy within track and field athletics continues as a testament to the value of disciplined training and unwavering commitment to competitive excellence.

Personal best · 100 m9.97
2015 season best10.38Apr 18, 2015 · Gavardo
Medals3Olympic Games: 1 gold · World Championships: 2 bronze
Personal best · 60 m6.53

As of Oct 27, 2026: 100 m 9.97 (#327 all-time), 60 m 6.53, 2015 season best 10.38 (Apr 18, 2015, Gavardo (ITA)) · Olympic Games: 1 gold · World Championships: 2 bronze · 44 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time
100mEdmonton 20019.97*1,217 pts#327
200mLoughborough 201120.77*1,102 pts–
4x100mOsaka 200737.90–
60mIndoorLisboa 20016.511,204 pts–
60m20026.531,192 pts–
100yOstrava 20119.40–

* Wind-assisted (> 2.0 m/s)

Medals

CompetitionsGoldSilverBronzeTotal
Olympic Games1––1
World Championships––22
Total1–23

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
201560m 6.82–Feb 15, 2015–
201560m Indoor6.82–Feb 15, 2015Birmingham (GBR) (i)
2015100m 10.38+4.0Apr 18, 2015Gavardo (ITA)
201460m Indoor6.73–Jan 26, 2014Lee Valley (GBR) (i)
201460m 6.73–Jan 26, 2014–
2014100m 10.32+0.1Jun 9, 2014Rehlingen (GER)
2014150MetresS 15.22+1.3May 17, 2014–
20144x100m 39.28–Jul 12, 2014Glasgow British Athletics Grand Prix, Hampden Park, Glasgow - Diamond Discipline
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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Mark Lewis-Francis's 100 m personal best is 9.97, set on Aug 4, 2001 in Commonwealth Stadium, Edmonton (CAN), #327 on the all-time list.

Mark Lewis-Francis competes in the 100 m and 60 m.

2015 season best: 10.38, set on Apr 18, 2015 in Gavardo (ITA).

Mark Lewis-Francis has won 1 Olympic Games medal and 2 World Championships medals.