| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | United States |
| Born | (2002-11-05) November 5, 2002 |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Athletics |
Event | Sprint |
| College team | Wisconsin–La Crosse |
| Achievements and titles | |
| Personal bests |
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Sam Blaskowski (born November 5, 2002) is an American sprinter.
Career
At the 2023 NCAA III Indoor National Championships, Blaskowki became the second sprinter in University of Wisconsin–La Crosse school history to win a national title in the 60-meter dash with a time of 6.71. He also finished second at the national championships in the 200-meters dash with a time of 20.67.12
In 2024, Blaskowski took home two individual titles and a relay title at the NCAA III Outdoor National Championships, including the 4x100 relay in a time of 39.82, the 100-meter dash in 10.24, and the 200-meter dash in 20.63.34
In May 2026, Blaskowski set a 100-meter time of 9.89 seconds at the Music City Track Carnival in Cleveland, Tennessee. Some fans dubbed Blaskowski the "fastest white man in history" after the event, as he beat 100-meter time of 9.92 seconds set by Christophe Lemaitre in 2011.56
References
References
- "Blaskowski Set to compete at USATF Indoor Championships". uwlathletics.com. February 15, 2024.
- 2023 NCAA DIII outdoor track & field championship (May 27) | Full Replay. National Collegiate Athletic Association. May 31, 2023. Event occurs at 3:05:30 – via YouTube.
- "Eagles Win National Championship; Blaskowski Wins Pair of Titles; Schoemann WIns 800 Meter Run". uwlathletics.com. May 25, 2024.
- 2024 NCAA DIII outdoor track & field championship (May 25) | Full Replay. National Collegiate Athletic Association. May 26, 2024. Event occurs at 7:31, 2:16:22, 3:18:42 – via YouTube.
- Cameron Ormond (May 31, 2026). "Former DIII champion stuns with blistering 9.89 in 100m". RunningMagazine.ca. Retrieved June 1, 2026.
- Christopher Kelsall (May 31, 2026). "Sam Blaskowski runs a 9.89-second 100 metre sprint for the world lead". AthleticsIllustrated.com. Retrieved June 1, 2026.