Annie Kunz
American heptathlete
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Annie Elizabeth Kunz (born February 16, 1993) is an American track and field athlete who specializes in heptathlon.[1][2] She represented United States of America at the Tokyo Olympics, 2019 World Athletics Championships, 2019 Pan American Games and two Thorpe Cups competing in women's heptathlon.[3] She also played soccer in college for Texas A&M.
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February 16, 1993
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| Born | Annie Elizabeth Kunz February 16, 1993 Denver, Colorado, U.S. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 5 ft 11 in (180 cm) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Sport | Athletics | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Event | Heptathlon | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| College team | Texas A&M Aggies track and field | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Club | Chula Vista Elite Athlete Training Center | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Turned pro | 2016 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Professional career
Kunz qualified to represent the United States at the 2020 Summer Olympics.[4]
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
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Representing  United States | |||||
| 2021 | Summer Olympics | Tokyo, Japan | 6th | Heptathlon | 6420 points[5] |
| 2019 | World Championships | Doha, Qatar | 13th | Heptathlon | 6067 points |
| Pan American Games | Lima, Peru | 2nd | Heptathlon | 5990 points | |
| 2018 | Thorpe Cup | Knoxville, United States | 11th | Heptathlon | 5031 points |
| 2016 | Thorpe Cup | Fayetteville, United States | 11th | Heptathlon | |
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
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| Representing Texas A&M University | |||||
| 2016 | US Olympic Trials | Eugene, Oregon | 8th | Heptathlon | 6038 points |
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| 2018 | USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships | Des Moines, Iowa | 4th | Heptathlon | 5881 points |
| 2019 | USA Indoor Track and Field Championships | Staten Island, New York | 5th | Pentathlon | 4243 points |
| USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships | Des Moines, Iowa | 4th | Heptathlon | 6153 points | |
| 2020 | USA Indoor Track and Field Championships | Annapolis, Maryland | 1st | Pentathlon | 4610 points |
| 2021 | US Olympic Trials | Eugene, Oregon | 1st | Heptathlon | 6703 points |
| 2023 | USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships | Eugene, Oregon | 4th | Heptathlon | 5378 points |
| 2024 | US Olympic Trials | Eugene, Oregon | DNF | Heptathlon | DNF |
NCAA
Kunz earned 9 All-Conference honors and NCAA Division I All-American honors in 2016 and 2013 at NCAA Division I Women's Outdoor Track and Field Championships.[12]
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.[13]
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).[14][15]
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 (5 ft 6+3⁄4 in).[16][17]
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 (5 ft 4+3⁄4 in) while finishing second in triple jump 11.51 m (37 ft 9 in).[18]
Personal life
Kunz currently resides in San Clemente, California.[19] Her father is Super Bowl winner Terry Kunz.[20] She also has two siblings, Kelli and Terry.[21][22]
