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Kevin Akins

Kevin Akins

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Birth dateJan 27, 1960
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Kevin Akins is a United States thrower, born on January 27, 1960. He competes primarily in the SP.

His personal bests include 21.61= in the SP. He has earned 1 gold medal in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Key facts
Shot Put
21.61=
#84 all-time
1987 season best
20.53
May 16, 1987 · Westwood, CA (USA)
1987 season best
Age
66 years old

As of Sep 13, 2026: Shot Put 21.61= (#84 all-time), 1987 season best 20.53 (May 16, 1987, Westwood, CA (USA)) · 66 years old

PB

Personal bests

21.61=
#84 all-time

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
1987
SP
20.53-May 16, 1987
↓
Westwood, CA (USA)
1986
SP
21.06-May 4, 1986
↓
Columbus, OH (USA)
1985
SP
21.49-May 18, 1985
↓
Baton Rouge, LA (USA)
1984
SP
20.70-Feb 24, 1984
↓
Princeton, NJ (USA) (i)
1983
SP
21.61-May 14, 1983
↓
Modesto, CA (USA)
1982
SP
21.38-Feb 13, 1982
↓
Columbus, OH (USA) (i)
1981
SP
20.08-Feb 14, 1981
↓
Columbus, OH (USA) (i)

1987

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
SP
19.52-Jun 14Indianapolis, IN
SP
20.53-May 16Westwood, CA

1986

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
SP
21.06-May 4Columbus, OH

1985

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
SP
21.25-Aug 3Cleveland, OH
SP
21.49-Jul 28Baton Rouge, LA
SP
21.49-May 18Westwood, CA
SP
21.17-Feb 16Columbus, OH (i)
SP
21.07-Feb 2Bloomington, IN (i)

1984

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
SP
20.70-Feb 24Princeton, NJ (i)

1983

15 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
SP
19.48-Aug 7IAAF World Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki
SP
19.94-Jul 28Paavo Nurmi Games, Turku
SP
20.16-Jul 26Stockholm
SP
21.00-Jul 2Colorado Springs, CO
SP
21.23-Jun 25Los Angeles, CA
SP
21.52-Jun 18Indianapolis TAC Championships, Indianapolis, IN
SP
21.24-May 21Knoxville, TN
SP
21.04-May 15Westwood, CA
SP
21.61-May 14Modesto ModR, Modesto, CA
SP
21.18-May 8Columbus, OH
SP
20.64-Feb 25USA Indoor Championships
SP
21.19HT-Feb 5-
SP
21.27-Feb 5Dallas, TX (i)
SP
20.95-Jan 29Louisville, KY (i)
SP
21.46-Jan 22Albuquerque, NM (i)

1982

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
SP
21.27-Jun 19Knoxville TAC Championships, Knoxville, TN
SP
20.82-Jun 12Scarborough
SP
20.94-May 22Minneapolis, MN
SP
21.38-Feb 13Columbus, OH (i)

1981

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
SP
20.08-Feb 14Columbus, OH (i)

Honours

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USA Indoor Championships

Shot Put

1983
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Kevin Akins's Shot Put personal best?

Kevin Akins's Shot Put personal best is 21.61=, set on May 14, 1983 in Modesto, CA (USA), #84 on the all-time list.

Which events does Kevin Akins compete in?

Kevin Akins competes in the Shot Put.

How did Kevin Akins perform in 1987?

1987 season best: 20.53, set on May 16, 1987 in Westwood, CA (USA).