Richard Kilty

Born
Sep 2, 1989 (37 years old)
Birthplace
Stockton-on-Tees, United Kingdom
Events
60 m · 100 m
Height
1.80 m
Weight
74 kg

Richard Kilty is a renowned track and field athlete who devoted their career to competitive athletics. With years of dedicated training and consistent performances, Richard Kilty 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. Richard Kilty's career exemplified the dedication required to compete at elite levels of track and field athletics.

Richard Kilty's competitive achievements were highlighted by participation in world-class competitions including World Championships. These prestigious international events provided platforms to compete against the finest distance runners from around the globe. Such participation demanded exceptional preparation, peak athletic conditioning, and strategic race execution. The athlete's ability to compete effectively at championship level demonstrated their technical expertise and mental fortitude. Their performances at these elite competitions contributed significantly to their professional reputation and helped establish them as a top-tier competitor in their discipline.

Richard Kilty's personal records and best performances remain testament to their athletic abilities and years of rigorous training. These achievements represent the peak of their competitive career and demonstrate their natural talent combined with dedicated preparation. The athlete's performances contributed to the advancement of their sport and helped establish competitive standards within their discipline. After retirement from elite competition, Richard Kilty's legacy continued to inspire emerging athletes pursuing careers in track and field. Their dedication to athletic excellence serves as an enduring example of the commitment required to achieve success at the highest levels of international competition.

Personal best · 60 m6.50
2024 season best6.61Feb 6, 2024 · Arena Toruń, Toruń (POL) (i)
Medals2Olympic Games: 1 bronze · World Championships: 1 silver
Area record37.364 × 100 m

As of Oct 27, 2026: 60 m 6.50, 100 m 9.92 (#245 all-time), 2024 season best 6.61 (Feb 6, 2024, Arena Toruń, Toruń (POL) (i)) · Last competition: The XXXIII Olympic Games, Stade de France, Paris, Aug 8, 2024, 38.04 · Olympic Games: 1 bronze · World Championships: 1 silver · Area record (4 × 100 m) · 37 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time
100mGavardo 20169.92*1,234 pts#245
200mLa Chaux-de-Fonds 201320.341,167 pts#538
400mLetterkenny 201348.58944 pts–
4x100mDoha 201937.36–
4x400mFL 20143:10.83–
60mIndoorSopot 20146.491,215 pts–

* Wind-assisted (> 2.0 m/s)

Medals

CompetitionsGoldSilverBronzeTotal
Olympic Games––11
World Championships–1–1
Total–112

Progression

Compare me
SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
202460m Indoor6.61–Feb 6, 2024ORLEN Copernicus Cup
2024100m 10.16+2.0May 19, 2024BFTTA Outdoor Series 2
2024200m 20.82-0.4May 24, 2024P-T-S meeting, Štadión SNP, Banská Bystrica
20244x100m 38.04–Aug 8, 2024The XXXIII Olympic Games, Stade de France, Paris
2023100m 10.81-2.0May 13, 2023North East County Championships
2023200m 20.57+3.2Jul 9, 2023UK Championships, Manchester Regional Arena, Manchester
20234x100m 38.14–Jul 23, 2023London Athletics Meet
20224x100m 38.43–May 31, 202261st Golden Spike, Mestský Stadion, Ostrava
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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Richard Kilty's 60 m personal best is 6.50, set on Mar 5, 2016.

Richard Kilty competes in the 60 m and 100 m.

2024 season best: 6.61, set on Feb 6, 2024 in Arena Toruń, Toruń (POL) (i). Last competition: The XXXIII Olympic Games, Stade de France, Paris on Aug 8, 2024, 38.04.

Richard Kilty has won 1 Olympic Games medal and 1 World Championships medal.