Dwayne Cowan

English sprinter (born 1985) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Dwayne Cowan (born 1 January 1985)[3] is an English sprinter, based in Merton and a member of Hercules Wimbledon Athletic Club.[4] Before taking up sprinting, Dwayne was a semi-professional footballer.[5] He made his international debut at the 2017 European Team Championships, winning the 400 metres.[6][7] At his first Diamond League event, the London Anniversary Games, he came third.[clarification needed][7] Cowan was selected to represent Great Britain and Northern Ireland at the 2017 World Championships[8]

Born (1985-01-01) 1 January 1985 (age 41)
Height1.95 m (6 ft 5 in)
Weight85 kg (187 lb)
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Dwayne Cowan
Cowan in 2018
Personal information
Born (1985-01-01) 1 January 1985 (age 41)
Height1.95 m (6 ft 5 in)
Weight85 kg (187 lb)
Sport
SportAthletics
Event
400 metres
ClubHercules Wimbledon
Sale Harriers Manchester
Coached byLloyd Cowan[2]
Medal record
Men's athletics
Representing  Great Britain
World Championships
Bronze medal – third place2017 London4×400 m relay
European Championships
Silver medal – second place2018 Berlin4×400 m relay
European Team Championships
Gold medal – first place2017 Lille400 m
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Personal bests

  • 400m: outdoors 45.36s (London 2017), indoors 47.67s (Sheffield 2015).[9]
  • 4x400m split: 44.10s[10]
  • 200m: 20.73 seconds (Lee Valley)[11]

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