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.
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
Personal bests
WA points calculator →* Wind-assisted (> 2.0 m/s)
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 400m | 46.33 | – | Mar 25, 2015 | Tuscaloosa, AL (USA) |
| 2001 | 60m | 6.64 | – | Feb 17, 2001 | – |
| 2001 | 60m Indoor | 6.64 | – | Feb 17, 2001 | Air Force Academy (USA) (i) |
| 2001 | 200m | 20.13 | +1.0 | Aug 8, 2001 | IAAF World Championships, Commonwealth Stadium, Edmonton |
| 2001 | 200m-short-track Indoor | 20.44 | – | Mar 2, 2001 | Atlanta, GA (USA) (i) |
| 2001 | 200m-short-track | 20.44 | – | Mar 2, 2001 | – |
| 2000 | 200m | 20.30 | +1.1 | Jul 23, 2000 | USA Championships |
| 2000 | 400m | 46.79 | – | Feb 5, 2000 | Perth (AUS) |