Kim Batten
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| Medal record | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Olympic Games | |||
| Women's Athletics | |||
| Silver | 1996 Atlanta | 400m Hurdles | |
| IAAF World Championships Medal Record | |||
| Gold | 1995 Gothenburg | 400m Hurdles | |
| Bronze | 1997 Athens | 400m Hurdles | |
Kim Batten born 29 March 1969 in McRae, Georgia, Usa
Kim is a retired female American 400m Hurdler. Batten is also a former World record holder in the Women's 400m Hurdles.
In 1991, Kim won her first USA National Championships, The first of six national championships.
Kim's finest year came in 1995, when she won Gold in the World Athletics Championships breaking the World Record for the 400m Hurdles in a time of (52.61). Kim also came first in the PanAm Games and first in the national indoor championships.
In 1996 she won Silver in the 1996 Olympic Games and in 1997 won Bronze in the World Athletics Championships.
In 1999 a nerve injury in her big toe caused her to miss most of the season. Kim retired at the end of the 2001 Season.
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