Kenny Bednarek

Kenny Bednarek
Personal information
Born (1998-10-14) October 14, 1998
Tulsa, Oklahoma, U.S.
Height6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
Sport
Country United States
SportTrack and field
EventSprints 200m/100m
College teamIndian Hills Warriors
Turned pro2019
Coached byDennis Mitchell
Achievements and titles
Olympic finals2020 Tokyo 200m finals silver medalist 19.68
World finals2022 Eugene 200m finals silver medalist 19.77
Personal bests
  • 100 m: 9.86 (2025)
  • 200 m: 19.57 (2024)
  • 400 m: 44.73 (2019)
Medal record
Men's athletics
Representing the  United States
Olympic Games
2020 Tokyo200 m
2024 Paris200 m
World Championships
2022 Eugene200 m
World Relays
2024 Nassau4×100 m relay
2025 Guangzhou4×100 m relay
Diamond League
2021200 m
2024200 m

Kenneth Bednarek OLY (born October 14, 1998) is an American track and field sprinter from Rice Lake, Wisconsin. He specializes in the 200-meter distance, having won a silver medal at the 2020 Summer Olympics, 2022 World Championships, and at the 2024 Summer Olympics.