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Michael Bates

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Michael Bates

USAUSAMen
Birth dateDec 19, 1969
BirthplaceVictoria, United States
Height1.80 m
Weight86 kg

Michael Dion Bates (born December 19, 1969) is an American former two-sport athlete who gained fame as a sprinter who won an Olympic bronze medal in the 200-meter dash in 1992 He also played football as a kick returner in the National Football League (NFL), where he was a five-time Pro Bowl selection. He also played football as a kick returner in the National Football League (NFL), where he was a five-time Pro Bowl selection He played college football for the Arizona Wildcats.

Throughout their competitive career, they maintained exceptional standards in track and field athletics.

Their dedication to the sport exemplified the highest ideals of athletic competition and personal achievement.

Key facts
200 m
20.01
#123 all-time
100 m
10.17
#960 all-time
1993 season best
20.58
Feb 13, 1993 · Liévin (FRA) (i)
1993 season best
Medals
Olympic Games: 1 bronze
Age
56 years old

As of Sep 12, 2026: 200 m 20.01 (#123 all-time), 100 m 10.17 (#960 all-time), 1993 season best 20.58 (Feb 13, 1993, Liévin (FRA) (i)) · Olympic Games: 1 bronze · 56 years old

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Medals

🥇🥈🥉Total
Olympic Games--11

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
1993
200m
20.58-Feb 13, 1993
↑
Liévin (FRA) (i)
1993
200m-short-track
20.58-Feb 13, 1993-Liévin (FRA) (i)
1992
50Metres
5.75-Feb 15, 1992-Los Angeles, CA (USA) (i)
1992
100m
10.24+1.0Aug 16, 1992
↑
Köln (GER)
1992
200m
20.01-1.0Aug 19, 1992
↑
Zürich (SUI)
1991
100m
10.17+0.0Jul 21, 1991
↑
Sheffield (GBR)
1991
200m
20.37+1.0Sep 13, 1991
↑
Bruxelles (BEL)
1990
100m
10.23+0.0May 5, 1990
↑
Durham, NC (USA)
1990
200m
20.53-0.5Apr 14, 1990
↑
Tucson, AZ (USA)
1988
100m
10.39+0.3Jun 11, 1988
↑
Tucson, AZ (USA)
1988
200m
20.68-0.1Jun 11, 1988
↑
Tucson, AZ (USA)
1987
100m
10.34+1.1Jun 19, 1987
↑
Tucson, AZ (USA)
1987
200m
20.90+0.2Jun 19, 1987
↑
Tucson, AZ (USA)

1993

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
200m-short-track
20.58-Feb 13St Yorre du Pas-de-Calais, Liévin (i)

1992

17 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
200m
20.41+0.5Sep 6Rieti
200m
20.39-0.1Sep 4Torino
200m
20.13-0.3Aug 28Bruxelles Memorial van Damme, Bruxelles
200m
20.20+1.7Aug 21Berlin ISTAF, Olympiastadion, Berlin
200m
20.01-1.0Aug 19Weltklasse Zürich, Zürich
100m
10.24+1.0Aug 16Köln Weltklasse, Köln
200m
20.29+0.0Aug 11Monaco, Stade Louis II, Monaco
200m
20.38-1.0Aug 6The XXV Olympic Games, Estadio Olímpico, Barcelona
200m
20.39-1.2Aug 5The XXV Olympic Games, Estadio Olímpico, Barcelona
200m
20.91+0.2Aug 3The XXV Olympic Games, Estadio Olímpico, Barcelona
200m
20.22+1.2Aug 3The XXV Olympic Games, Estadio Olímpico, Barcelona
200m
20.16+4.0Jul 21Sestriere
200m
20.14+1.0Jun 28New Orleans US Olympic Trials, New Orleans, LA
200m
20.19-0.8Jun 27New Orleans US Olympic Trials, New Orleans, LA
100m
10.25-0.1Jun 19New Orleans US Olympic Trials, New Orleans, LA
200m
20.36+0.6Jun 7Irvine, CA
50Metres
5.75-Feb 15Los Angeles, CA (i)

1991

8 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
200m
20.37+1.0Sep 13Bruxelles Memorial van Damme, Bruxelles
100m
10.24+1.5Sep 11Koblenz
100m
10.17+0.0Jul 21Sheffield Universiade, Sheffield
100m
10.22+0.8Jul 20Sheffield Universiade, Sheffield
100m
10.24+1.6Jul 20Sheffield Universiade, Sheffield
200m
20.37+3.6Jun 1Eugene NCAA Championships, Eugene, OR
100m
10.24+0.0May 19Tempe Pac-10, Tempe, AZ
100m
10.22+0.0May 4Tucson, AZ

1990

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
200m
20.63+0.4Jun 2Durham NCAA Championships, Durham, NC
100m
10.23+1.8Jun 1Durham NCAA Championships
200m
20.56+1.1Jun 1Durham NCAA Championships
200m
20.92-2.5May 20Seattle Pac-10, Seattle, WA
100m
10.23+0.0May 5Tucson, AZ
200m
20.53-0.5Apr 14Tucson, AZ

1988

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
200m
20.68-0.1Jun 11Tucson, AZ
100m
10.39+0.3Jun 11Tucson, AZ

1987

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
200m
20.96-0.3Jun 20Tucson, AZ
200m
20.90+0.2Jun 19Tucson, AZ
100m
10.34+1.1Jun 19Tucson, AZ

Honours

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Torino

200 Metres

1992
🥉

The XXV Olympic Games

200 Metres

1992
🥇

Sheffield Universiade

100 Metres

1991
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Michael Bates's 200 m personal best?

Michael Bates's 200 m personal best is 20.01, set on Aug 19, 1992 in Zürich (SUI), #123 on the all-time list.

Which events does Michael Bates compete in?

Michael Bates competes in the 200 m and 100 m.

How did Michael Bates perform in 1993?

1993 season best: 20.58, set on Feb 13, 1993 in Liévin (FRA) (i).

How many medals has Michael Bates won?

Michael Bates has won 1 Olympic Games medal.