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United States of America OLYMPIC CHAMPION

Erik Kynard

Born: 3 Feb 1991 · 35
Birthplace: Toledo, Ohio, United States
On the podium: 2009 – 2016
Olympian: 2× · London, Rio de Janeiro

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4 international medals + 4 national titles · 1 final 4–8

All 13 results Report missing info

By championship

Championship				Total
Olympic Games	1	0	0	1
World Indoor Championships	0	0	2	2
Pan American U20 Champs	0	1	0	1
International total	1	1	2	4

National championships

Championship				Total
USA Track & Field Championships	3	1	2	6
US Olympic Trials	1	1	0	2
National total	4	2	2	8

Medals 4

Year	Championship	Venue	Place	Mark	Record	Notes
2016	World Indoor Championships	Portland	3	2.33 i
2014	World Indoor Championships	Sopot	3	2.34 i
2012	Olympic Games	London	1	2.33
2009	Pan American U20 Champs	Port of Spain	2	2.10

Other achievements 1

Year	Championship	Venue	Place	Mark	Record	Notes
2016	Olympic Games	Rio de Janeiro	6	2.33

National results 8

2018 USA Track & Field Championships · Des Moines, IA 2 2.28
2017 USA Track & Field Championships · Sacramento, CA 3 2.27
2016 US Olympic Trials · Eugene, OR 1 2.29
2015 USA Track & Field Championships · Eugene, OR 1 2.37
2014 USA Track & Field Championships · Sacramento, CA 1 2.35
2013 USA Track & Field Championships · Des Moines, IA 1 2.28
2012 US Olympic Trials · Eugene, OR 2 2.28
2011 USA Track & Field Championships · Eugene, OR 3 2.28