Erik Sowinski

Erik Sowinski
Sowinski in 2018
Personal information
Born (1989-12-21) December 21, 1989
Waukesha, Wisconsin, United States
Sport
SportTrack and field
Event
800 meters
College teamIowa Hawkeyes
Achievements and titles
Personal best(s)400 meters: 46.81
800 meters: 1:44.58
Medal record
World Indoor Championships
2016 Portland 800 m
World Relay Championships
2017 Nassau 4×800 m relay
2015 Nassau 4×800 m relay

Erik Sowinski (born December 21, 1989) is an American middle-distance runner, who specializes in the 800 metres. He won a bronze medal in the event at the 2016 World Indoor Championships, and he is a three-time national champion. He also formerly held the American indoor record in the 600 meters. Sowinski has garnered recognition for pacing other athletes to fast times, often in high-profile competitions.