Kenny Bednarek

Kenny Bednarek

Athlete

Kenny Bednarek is an American sprinter who specializes in the 200 meters.

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Kenny Bednarek

Biography

Kenny Bednarek is an American sprinter who specializes in the 100 and 200 meters. Known for his exceptional speed and technique, Bednarek first gained national attention during his time at Indian Hills Community College, where he dominated the junior college rankings. His performance at the NJCAA championships was particularly noteworthy as he set stunning times in both the 200m and 400m, making him one of the top sprint prospects in the country.

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Specialty

Sprinting (100m and 200m)

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Achievements

  • Olympic Appearances: Competed as a 100m finalist and key contributor to the 4x100m relay team, showcasing elite speed and teamwork on the global stage. Earned silver medals in the 200 meters at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and the 2024 Paris Olympics, cementing a reputation as one of the sport’s top performers.
  • World Athletics Championships: Secured a silver medal in the 200 meters at the 2022 World Athletics Championships.

    • Diamond League Success:

    • Won the Diamond League title in the 200 meters in Zurich in 2021.
    • Achieved multiple Diamond League victories across different years, demonstrating consistent top-level performance.

    Record Performances:

    • Known for multiple sub-20 second performances in the 200 meters in a single season, setting a record for most sub-20 performances in both wind-legal and all conditions in 2021.
    • Posted a personal best and world-leading time of 19.57 seconds in the 200 meters.

    NCAA Achievements:

    • NCAA champion in the 200 meters during his collegiate career.

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