American heptathlete
Annie Elizabeth Kunz (born February 16, 1993) is an American track and field athlete who specializes in heptathlon .[ 1] [ 2] Tokyo Olympics , 2019 World Athletics Championships , 2019 Pan American Games and two Thorpe Cups competing in women's heptathlon .[ 3] soccer in college for Texas A&M .
Professional career
Kunz has qualified to represent the United States at the 2020 Summer Olympics .[ 4]
NCAA
Kunz earned 9 All-Conference honors and NCAA Division 1 All-American honors in 2016 and 2013 at NCAA Division I Women's Outdoor Track and Field Championships .[ 6]
Prep
Kunz is a graduate of Wheat Ridge High School in Wheat Ridge, Colorado and 10-time Colorado High School Activities Association State medalist in track and field, earning six gold and four silver medals.[ 7]
Kunz won four CHSAA 4A State titles as a senior in 100 hurdles 14.09 seconds, 300 hurdles in 43.30 seconds, high jump 1.575 m (5 ft 2 in) and triple jump 11.63 m (38 ft 1+ 3 ⁄4 in).
In 2010 as a junior, Kunz placed second at CHSAA 4A State championship in 100 hurdles 14.51 seconds, 300 hurdles 45.45 seconds and high jump 1.70 m (6+ 3 ⁄4 in).
Kunz won two CHSAA 4A State titles as a sophomore in 2009 in 100 hurdles 14.37 seconds in windy conditions and high jump 1.65 m (4+ 3 ⁄4 in) while finishing second in triple jump 11.51 m (37 ft 9 in).[ 8]
Personal life
Kunz currently resides in San Clemente, California .[ 9] Super Bowl winner Terry Kunz .[ 10] [ 11] [ 12]
References
^ "Annie Kunz Athlete Profile" . iaaf.org . Retrieved October 4, 2019 .^ "Annie Kunz" . Team USA . Archived from the original on October 3, 2019. Retrieved July 8, 2021 .^ "Heptathlon women" . iaaf.org . Retrieved October 3, 2019 .^ "Seven Heaven: San Clemente Resident Annie Kunz Qualifies for Olympic Heptathlon" . San Clemente Times . July 8, 2021. Retrieved July 8, 2021 .^ Wheat Ridge’s Annie Kunz eyes heptathlon gold in Tokyo KDVR-TV ^ Annie Kunz Track and Field Results College TFRRS^ "Wheat Ridge Grad Kunz Wins Heptathlon At Olympic Trials" . Colorado Runner Magazine . June 28, 2021.^ "2-Sport Star Annie Kunz Is Pride Of Wheat Ridge" . CBS News ^ "Seven Heaven: San Clemente Resident Annie Kunz Qualifies for Olympic Heptathlon" . July 8, 2021.^ "Daughter of Raiders' Super Bowl winner seeks Olympic medal" . July 3, 2021.^ Annie Kunz profile Team USA ^ Annie Kunz carrying on family's athletic name KUSA (TV)
External links
Qualification Men's track Men's Women's track Women's Coaches
1950–1979Amateur Athletic Union 1980–1992The Athletics Congress 1993-onwardsUSA Track & Field Notes
Since 1992 the championships incorporated the Olympic Trials, otherwise held as a discrete event. 2020 OT : The 2020 Olympic Trials were delayed and held in 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic .
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