1. Erik Sowinski was born on December 21,1989 and is an American middle-distance runner, who specializes in the 800 metres.
14 Facts About Erik Sowinski
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Erik Sowinski won a bronze medal in the event at the 2016 World Indoor Championships, and he is a three-time national champion.
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Erik Sowinski formerly held the American indoor record in the 600 meters.
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Erik Sowinski was born on December 21,1989, in Waukesha, Wisconsin, to Bryan and Jane Erik Sowinski.
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In college, Erik Sowinski competed for the University of Iowa from 2009 until 2012.
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Erik Sowinski set his school's 800-meter record at 1:45.90 when he placed second at the 2012 NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships.
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Erik Sowinski accumulated five All-American titles while at University of Iowa.
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Strategically following Duane and the unrelated Jarrin Solomon into the final turn, Erik Sowinski then launched one powerful sprint to the finish, not only winning the prestigious race, but taking the American record in 1:15.61.
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At the 2016 Shanghai Diamond League, Erik Sowinski placed 8th in tactical race.
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In 2019, Erik Sowinski was a part of the pacing effort, along with Christian Harrison and Harun Abda, which led to Yomif Kejelcha breaking the Indoor Mile World Record.
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In 2020, Erik Sowinski switched sponsors from Nike to Brooks where he competed as a member of the Brooks Beasts while maintaining his residence in Iowa City, IA.
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Erik Sowinski placed fourth at the USATF Indoor Championships before the outdoor season was cancelled due to COVID-19.
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In 2022, Erik Sowinski continued his sponsorship with Bell Lap Elite.
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On February 17,2022, Erik Sowinski paced Olympic Champion Jakob Ingebrigtsen to a new Indoor World Record of 3:30.60.