Kevin Little

Kevin Little

Born
Apr 3, 1968 (58 years old)
Birthplace
Des Moines, United States
Events
200 Metres Short Track · 400 m
Height
1.83 m

Kevin Little is a former American sprinter born on April 3, 1968, in Des Moines, Iowa. Standing 183 cm, he specialized in the 200 metres, particularly indoors, becoming one of the most consistent performers in World Indoor Championships history. Little graduated from Ankeny High School in 1986, where he won state titles in the sprints.

Little achieved his greatest success by winning the 200 metres at the 1997 World Indoor Championships in Paris. He also won bronze medals in the same event at three other World Indoor Championships: 1989, 1993, and 1999, demonstrating remarkable longevity at the elite level over a decade of competition.

In college, Little competed for Drake University, finishing second in the NCAA 200 metres in 1989. His four World Indoor Championship medals in the 200m established him as one of the premier indoor sprinters of his generation, combining technical excellence with the ability to perform consistently on the biggest stages.

Personal best · 200 Metres Short Track20.44
2015 season best46.33Mar 25, 2015 · Tuscaloosa, AL
Area record1:22.714x200 Metres Relay Short Track
Personal best · 400 m44.77

As of Oct 28, 2026: 200 Metres Short Track 20.44, 400 m 44.77 (#252 all-time), 2015 season best 46.33 (Mar 25, 2015, Tuscaloosa, AL (USA)) · Area record (4x200 Metres Relay Short Track) · 58 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time
100mCO 199210.11*1,169 pts#722
200mCA 199519.94*1,229 pts#176
400mCA 199644.771,196 pts#252
60mIndoorAir Force Academy 20016.641,130 pts–
60m20016.641,130 pts–
200m-short-trackIndoorMaebashi 199920.321,239 pts–

* Wind-assisted (> 2.0 m/s)

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2015400m 46.33–Mar 25, 2015Tuscaloosa, AL (USA)
200160m 6.64–Feb 17, 2001–
200160m Indoor6.64–Feb 17, 2001Air Force Academy (USA) (i)
2001200m 20.13+1.0Aug 8, 2001IAAF World Championships, Commonwealth Stadium, Edmonton
2001200m-short-track Indoor20.44–Mar 2, 2001Atlanta, GA (USA) (i)
2001200m-short-track 20.44–Mar 2, 2001–
2000200m 20.30+1.1Jul 23, 2000USA Championships
2000400m 46.79–Feb 5, 2000Perth (AUS)
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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Kevin Little's 200 Metres Short Track personal best is 20.44, set on Feb 21, 1999.

Kevin Little competes in the 200 Metres Short Track and 400 m.

2015 season best: 46.33, set on Mar 25, 2015 in Tuscaloosa, AL (USA).