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Anna Cockrell
United StatesActive- Born
- Aug 28, 1997 (29 years old)
- Birthplace
- San Ramon, United States
- Events
- 400 m hurdles · 100 m hurdles
Anna Cockrell, born on August 28, 1997, in San Ramon, California, is an American track and field athlete competing in sprinting and hurdling events. A graduate of the University of Southern California, she has established herself as one of the top hurdlers in the United States.
Cockrell specializes in the 400 metres hurdles and won the silver medal at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, marking the crowning achievement of her career to date. She has also been a consistent performer at the U.S. Championships.
Her Olympic silver medal and continued development as a hurdler position Cockrell as one of the leading figures in American 400 metres hurdles. Her combination of academic achievement and athletic excellence reflects the tradition of scholar-athletes in the sport.
As of Nov 8, 2026: 400 m hurdles 51.87 (#4 all-time), 100 m hurdles 12.54 (#74 all-time), 2026 season best 52.13 (Aug 26, 2026, Stadio Olimpico, Roma (ITA)) · Last competition: World Athletics Ultimate Championship, Sep 11, 2026, 53.31 · Olympic Games: 1 silver · 29 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Medals
| Competitions | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympic Games | – | 1 | – | 1 |
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 300MetresH | 37.40 | – | May 8, 2026 | Arkansas Twilight |
| 2026 | 400m | 51.49 | – | Apr 18, 2026 | Mt. SAC Relays |
| 2026 | 400mH | 52.13 | – | Aug 26, 2026 | Weltklasse Zürich |
| 2026 | 4x400m | 3:27.04 | – | May 2, 2026 | LSU Invitational |
| 2025 | 60mH Indoor | 8.35 | – | Feb 1, 2025 | Razorback Invitational, Randal Tyson Indoor Center, Fayetteville, AR (i) |
| 2025 | 300m-short-track Indoor | 36.93 | – | Jan 31, 2025 | Razorback Invitational, Randal Tyson Indoor Center, Fayetteville, AR (i) |
| 2025 | 300m Indoor | 36.93 | – | Jan 31, 2025 | Razorback Invitational, Randal Tyson Indoor Center, Fayetteville, AR (i) |
| 2025 | 300MetresH | 38.07 | – | Apr 25, 2025 | John McDonnell Invitational |