Annie Kunz

Annie Kunz
	Kunz in 2019
Personal information
Birth name	Annie Elizabeth Kunz
Born	February 16, 1993 (age 31); Denver, Colorado, U.S.
Height	5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
Sport
Sport	Athletics
Event	Heptathlon
College team	Texas A&M Aggies track and field
Club	Chula Vista Elite Athlete Training Center
Turned pro	2016
Position(s)
Position(s)	Forward
Youth career
	Colorado Rush Nike
2007–2011	Wheat Ridge Farmers
College career
Years	Team
2011–2014	Texas A&M Aggies
International career
2010	United States U17

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.

Professional career

Kunz has qualified to represent the United States at the 2020 Summer Olympics.^[4]

Year	Competition	Venue	Position	Event	Notes
Representing United States
2021	Summer Olympics	Tokyo, Japan	6th	Heptathlon	6420 points^[5]
2019	World Championships	Doha, Qatar	13th	Heptathlon	6067 points
2019	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
Representing Texas A&M University
2016	US Olympic Trials	Eugene, Oregon	8th	Heptathlon	6038 points
Unattached
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
2019	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

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 (5 ft 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 (5 ft 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] She is also the daughter of Super Bowl winner Terry Kunz.^[10] She also has two siblings, Kelli and Terry.^[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. 28 June 2021
^ 2-Sport Star Annie Kunz Is Pride Of Wheat Ridge CBS Denver
^ "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)

[1] "Annie Kunz Athlete Profile". iaaf.org. Retrieved October 4, 2019.

[2] "Annie Kunz". Team USA. Archived from the original on October 3, 2019. Retrieved July 8, 2021.

[3] "Heptathlon women". iaaf.org. Retrieved October 3, 2019.

[4] "Seven Heaven: San Clemente Resident Annie Kunz Qualifies for Olympic Heptathlon". San Clemente Times. July 8, 2021. Retrieved July 8, 2021.

[5] Wheat Ridge’s Annie Kunz eyes heptathlon gold in Tokyo KDVR-TV

[6] Annie Kunz Track and Field Results College TFRRS

[7] wheat ridge grad kunz wins heptathlon at olympic trials Colorado Runner Magazine. 28 June 2021

[8] 2-Sport Star Annie Kunz Is Pride Of Wheat Ridge CBS Denver

[9] "Seven Heaven: San Clemente Resident Annie Kunz Qualifies for Olympic Heptathlon". July 8, 2021.

[10] "Daughter of Raiders' Super Bowl winner seeks Olympic medal". July 3, 2021.

[11] Annie Kunz profile Team USA

[12] Annie Kunz carrying on family's athletic name KUSA (TV)

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v t e 2020 USA Olympic track and field team
Qualification	2020 United States Olympic trials (track and field)
Men's track and road athletes	Abdihakem Abdirahman Devon Allen Ronnie Baker Kenny Bednarek Rai Benjamin Hillary Bor Trayvon Bromell Matthew Centrowitz Jr. Paul Chelimo Michael Cherry Nick Christie Bryce Deadmon (r) Mason Ferlic Grant Fisher Elija Godwin Cravon Gillespie (r) Cole Hocker Grant Holloway Bryce Hoppel Isaiah Jewett David Kendziera Fred Kerley Benard Keter Woody Kincaid Joe Klecker Erriyon Knighton Noah Lyles Clayton Murphy Michael Norman Vernon Norwood (r) Yared Nuguse Jacob Riley Daniel Roberts Randolph Ross Galen Rupp Kenny Selmon Trevor Stewart
Men's field athletes	Steve Bastien Chris Benard Will Claye Ryan Crouser Marquis Dendy Mason Finley JuVaughn Harrison Daniel Haugh Reggie Jagers Joe Kovacs KC Lightfoot Matt Ludwig Sam Mattis Steffin McCarter Shelby McEwen Chris Nilsen Payton Otterdahl Garrett Scantling Donald Scott Michael Shuey Darryl Sullivan Curtis Thompson Rudy Winkler Alex Young Zach Ziemek
Women's track and road athletes	Anavia Battle Christina Clemons Anna Cockrell Emma Coburn Valerie Constien Elise Cranny Gabbi Cunningham Teahna Daniels Kendall Ellis Allyson Felix Courtney Frerichs English Gardner Kendra Harrison Quanera Hayes Aleia Hobbs (r) Lynna Irby (r) Wadeline Jonathas Sally Kipyego Heather MacLean Taylor Manson Cory McGee Sydney McLaughlin Alicia Monson Athing Mu Dalilah Muhammad Javianne Oliver Elinor Purrier St. Pierre Jenna Prandini Raevyn Rogers Rachel Schneider Karissa Schweizer Molly Seidel Emily Sisson Robyn Stevens Gabrielle Thomas Aliphine Tuliamuk Kaylin Whitney (r) Ajeé Wilson
Women's field athletes	Valarie Allman Brooke Andersen Adelaide Aquilla Gwen Berry Erica Bougard Quanesha Burks Tynita Butts-Townsend Kelsey Card Vashti Cunningham Tara Davis Rachel Dincoff Tori Franklin Ariana Ince Annie Kunz Morgann LeLeux Maggie Malone Rachel McCoy Jasmine Moore Sandi Morris Katie Nageotte Keturah Orji DeAnna Price Jessica Ramsey Brittney Reese Raven Saunders Kendell Williams Kara Winger
Coaches	Robyne Johnson (women's assistant coach) Gary Aldrich (men's assistant coach) Nat Page (men's assistant coach) Stanley Redwine (men's assistant coach) Sandra Fowler (women's assistant coach) Michael Holloway (men's head coach) LaTanya Sheffield (women's assistant coach) Rose Monday (women's head coach) Darryl Woodson (men's assistant coach) Marsha Seagrave (Women's Head Manager) Tim Weaver (Men's Head Manager) Megan Watson (women's assistant coach) Manny Bautista Event Manager Danielle Siebert Event Manager

v t e US National Championship winners in women's pentathlon and heptathlon
1950–1979 Amateur Athletic Union	1950–4: Stanisława Walasiewicz 1955–6: Barbara Mueller 1957–9: Ann Roniger 1960: Jo Ann Terry 1961–7: Pat Daniels 1968: Chi Cheng (TPE) 1969: Jan Glotzer 1970: Pat Daniels 1971: Marilyn King 1972–3: Jane Frederick 1974: Mitzi McMillan 1975–6: Jane Frederick 1977: Linda Cornelius 1978: Modupe Oshikoya (NGR) 1979: Jane Frederick
1980–1992 The Athletics Congress	1980: Themis Zambrzycki (BRA) 1981: Jane Frederick 1982: Jackie Joyner 1983: Jane Frederick 1984: Cindy Greiner 1985–6: Jane Frederick 1987: Jackie Joyner-Kersee 1988: Sheila Tarr 1989: Jolanda Jones 1990: Cindy Greiner 1991–2: Jackie Joyner-Kersee
1993-onwards USA Track & Field	1993: Jackie Joyner-Kersee 1994: Kym Carter 1995: Jackie Joyner-Kersee 1996–8: Kelly Blair LaBounty 1999: Shelia Burrell 2000–1: DeDee Nathan 2002–4: Shelia Burrell 2005: Hyleas Fountain 2006: GiGi Johnson 2007–8: Hyleas Fountain 2009: Diana Pickler 2010: Hyleas Fountain 2011: Sharon Day-Monroe 2012: Hyleas Fountain 2013–4: Sharon Day-Monroe 2015–6: Barbara Nwaba 2017: Kendell Williams 2018–19: Erica Bougard 2021^{2020 OT}: Annie Kunz 2022: Anna Hall
Notes	Held as a women's pentathlon from 1950 to 1980 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.