University of Illinois Athletics

Dan Kinsey, Track & Field • 1924-25

Dan Kinsey was the 1924 Olympic gold medalist in the 110-meter hurdles at the Paris Olympics. He helped the Illini to the Big Ten indoor and outdoor titles in 1924. Outdoors, Kinsey won the Big Ten 120-yard hurdles and finished second in the 220-yard hurdles in 1924, before winning the 220-yard hurdles in 1925. At the indoor championships in 1924, he won the 60-yard high hurdles. Kinsey studied physical education and coached track at Oberlin College from 1929-1959 while also coaching cross country from 1928-58. He served as president of the NCAA Cross Country Coaches Association in 1949 and 1950. Kinsey died in 1970 at the age of 68.