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Born
Kimberlyn Duncan was born on August 2, 1991. -
Attended high school
Duncan attended Cypress Springs High School in Houston, Texas, from 2005-2009. She had a 4.85 GPA during her high school career. -
High-school Track Accomplishments
Won Texas Class 5A State title in 200 meters with a time of 23.59. Had a personal best time of 23.46 in 2009, and she was ranked No. 3 among high school sprinters in the US. -
LSU
Started attending Louisiana State University. -
Freshman Year Track & Field Season
In her freshman season at LSU she won her first career All-America honor. She earned a 13th-place finish in both indoor and outdoor NCAA championships. -
Sophomore Year Track & Field Season
Proved to be the NCAA’s most dominant short sprinter during her sophomore season. Placed first in both indoor and outdoor NCAA championships in the 200-meter dash. Became the sixth athlete in NCAA history to sweep NCAA Indoor and Outdoor titles in the 200-meter dash. Had a personal record of 22.23. Duncan was selected as a finalist for The Bowerman award and as a finalist for the Honda Sports Award for women’s collegiate track and field. -
2011 Bowerman Award Finalist
Duncan was a finalist for The Bowerman Award in 2011. -
2011 Honda Sports Award Finalist
Duncan was a finalist for the Honda Sports Award in 2011. -
Participated in the U.S. Olympic Trials
She participated in the U.S. Olympic Track & Field Trials in Eugene, Ore. She missed her spot on Team USA by one spot as she placed fourth in the 200-meter final with a 22.34 time. -
Junior Year Track & Field Accomplishments
– Duncan was the winner of The Bowerman award, which recognizes the top athlete in collegiate track and field. She was the first SEC athlete to win the Bowerman award. She won and defended both her NCAA Indoor and NCAA Outdoor titles in the 200-meter dash. She also captured five SEC titles and six All-SEC honors. Duncan was selected as the NCAA Division 1 National Women’s Track Athlete of the Year. Participated in the U.S. Olympic Track & Field Trials in Eugene, Ore. She just missed her spot on -
2012 Honda Sports Award Winner
Duncan was the winner of the 2012 Honda Sports Award Winner. -
2012 SEC Co-Women's Runner of the Year
Duncan was the 2012 SEC Co-Women's Runner of the Year. -
2012 NCAA Women’s Track Athlete of the Year
Duncan was the 2012 NCAA Women’s Track Athlete of the Year. -
2012 Bowerman Award Winner
Duncan was the winner of the 2012 Bowerman Award which recognizes the top athlete in collegiate track and field. -
2013 Senior Season
Duncan is currently a 5-time NCAA Champion, 9-time All-American, 7-time SEC Champion and 8-time All-SEC. She is well on her way to completing her last season with LSU.