Michael Dawson
New ZealandActive- Born
- Jan 18, 1997 (29 years old)
- Events
- 800 m
Michael Dawson is a New Zealand sprinter, born on January 18, 1997. He competes primarily in the 200m, 400m and 800m.
His personal bests include 23.69 in the 200m, 49.77 in the 400m, 1:49.60 in the 800m, 3:56.27 in the 1500m and 4:23.10 in the Mile. He has earned 2 gold medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing New Zealand.
Personal best · 800 m1:49.60
2023 season best1:52.95Jul 8, 2023 · Sportcentrum Wembley, Kortrijk
Last competitionNight of 5'sDec 20, 2025 · DNF
As of Oct 27, 2026: 800 m 1:49.60, 2023 season best 1:52.95 (Jul 8, 2023, Sportcentrum Wembley, Kortrijk (BEL)) · Last competition: Night of 5's, Dec 20, 2025, DNF · 29 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 800m | 1:52.95 | – | Jul 8, 2023 | Guldensporenmeeting, Sportcentrum Wembley, Kortrijk |
| 2022 | 800m | 1:49.60 | – | Mar 23, 2022 | Night of 5s |
| 2022 | 4x400m | 3:17.68 | – | Mar 6, 2022 | New Zealand Championships, Hawke's Bay Sports Park, Hastings |
| 2022 | 1500m | 3:59.43 | – | Mar 16, 2022 | Mt Smart Stadium, Auckland (NZL) |
| 2021 | 800m | 1:52.63 | – | Dec 4, 2021 | AUT Millennium, Auckland (NZL) |
| 2020 | 800m | 1:51.55 | – | Mar 7, 2020 | New Zealand Championships, Nga Puna Wai Sports Hub, Christchurch |
| 2019 | 400m | 51.16 | – | Feb 2, 2019 | Mt Smart Stadium, Auckland (NZL) |
| 2019 | 800m | 1:49.90 | – | Dec 20, 2019 | Night of 5's, AUT Millennium, Auckland |