Nia Akins poses with a gold medal after competing in the women's 800 meter final on Day Four of the 2024 U.S. Olympic Team Track & Field Trials at Hayward Field on June 24, 2024 in Eugene, Oregon.
Track and Field

Nia Akins

Olympian 2024

Athlete Bio#

Nia Akins poses with a gold medal after competing in the women's 800 meter final on Day Four of the 2024 U.S. Olympic Team Track & Field Trials at Hayward Field on June 24, 2024 in Eugene, Oregon.

Age

26

Hometown

San Diego, CA

Education

University of Pennslyvania

Personal
  • Daughter of Nicol Hodges
  • Attended Rancho Bernardo High School
  • Graduated from UPenn School of Nursing
Career Highlights
  • 1st - 2024 U.S. Track and Field Trials, 800m
  • 3rd - 2024 U.S. Indoor Track and Field Championships, 800m
  • 1st - 2023 U.S. Outdoor Track and Field Championships, 800m
  • 1st - 2023 U.S. Indoor Track and Field Championships, 800m
Olympic Experience
  • 1-time Olympian;
World Championships Experience
  • Most recent: 2023 – 6th (800m - Women)
  • Years of participation: 800m - Women 2023
  • Top finish: 6th – 2023 (800m - Women)

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