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Michael Bates
- Born
- Dec 19, 1969 (56 years old)
- Birthplace
- Victoria, United States
- Events
- 200 m · 100 m
- Height
- 1.80 m
- Weight
- 86 kg
- Club
- Arizona Wildcats football
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.
As of Oct 28, 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
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Medals
| Competitions | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympic Games | – | – | 1 | 1 |
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 200m-short-track Indoor | 20.58 | – | Feb 13, 1993 | Liévin (FRA) (i) |
| 1993 | 200m Indoor | 20.58 | – | Feb 13, 1993 | Liévin (FRA) (i) |
| 1993 | 200m-short-track | 20.58 | – | Feb 13, 1993 | – |
| 1992 | 50Metres | 5.75 | – | Feb 15, 1992 | – |
| 1992 | 50Metres Indoor | 5.75 | – | Feb 15, 1992 | Los Angeles, CA (USA) (i) |
| 1992 | 100m | 10.24 | +1.0 | Aug 16, 1992 | Köln (GER) |
| 1992 | 200m | 20.01 | -1.0 | Aug 19, 1992 | Zürich (SUI) |
| 1991 | 100m | 10.17 | +0.0 | Jul 21, 1991 | Sheffield (GBR) |