American 400m hurdles Olympic champion who set a world record of 46.78 seconds at the Barcelona 1992 Games, a mark that stood for nearly three decades until broken by Karsten Warholm in 2021.
Kevin Young is an American 400m hurdler who produced the greatest performance in the event's history at the 1992 Barcelona Olympics, setting the world record of 46.78 seconds — the longest-standing world record in men's sprints and hurdles. His performance in Barcelona, where he lowered Edwin Moses's record by a significant margin, is one of athletics' most extraordinary single performances.
Famous For
400m hurdles world record holder
Playing Style
How They Played
Explosive speed and technical precision over hurdles
Legacy
Lasting Impact
Set 400m hurdles world record of 46.78 seconds that stood for 29 years
Career Journey
Timeline
1988
📌 International athletics debut
1991
🏆 World Championships 400m hurdles gold medal
1992
🏆 Olympic 400m hurdles gold medal Barcelona
1992
🎯 World record 46.78 seconds in 400m hurdles
1993
🎯 Dominated 400m hurdles season undefeated
1994
🎯 Final competitive season