Richard Knowles

Richard Knowles

United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Born
Nov 12, 1975 (50 years old)
Events
400 m · 200 Metres Short Track

Richard Knowles is a United Kingdom sprinter, born on November 12, 1975. He competes primarily in the 100m, 200m and 400m.

His personal bests include 10.74 in the 100m, 21.16 in the 200m, 45.84 in the 400m, 3:05.77 in the 4x400m and 3:09.79 in the 4x400Metre. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United Kingdom.

Personal best · 400 m45.84
2001 season best47.3hAug 18, 2001
Personal best · 200 Metres Short Track21.26

As of Nov 6, 2026: 400 m 45.84, 200 Metres Short Track 21.26, 2001 season best 47.3h (Aug 18, 2001) · 50 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
100mBirmingham 2001United Kingdom 100 m all-time list10.74965 pts–
200mWigan 2000United Kingdom 200 m all-time list21.16*1,044 pts–
400mLoughborough 1997United Kingdom 400 m all-time list45.841,122 pts–
4x400mTurku 1997United Kingdom 4 × 400 m all-time list3:05.77–
4x400MetreIndoorGent 20003:09.79–
400m-short-trackIndoorBirmingham 200046.841,118 pts–

* Wind-assisted (> 2.0 m/s)

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2001100m 10.74+1.6Jun 17, 2001–
2001200m 21.26+1.8Aug 18, 2001–
2001400m 47.3h–Aug 18, 2001–
2000200m 21.16+6.6Jun 24, 2000–
2000200m-short-track 21.26–Jan 16, 2000–
2000400m 46.14–Jun 22, 2000–
2000400m-short-track 46.84–Jan 29, 2000–
20004x400Metre Indoor3:09.79–Feb 27, 2000European Indoor Championships
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FAQ

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Richard Knowles's 400 m personal best is 45.84, set on May 18, 1997 in Loughborough (GBR).

Richard Knowles competes in the 400 m and 200 Metres Short Track.

2001 season best: 47.3h, set on Aug 18, 2001.