Gary Kinder

Who is Gary Kinder?

Gary Kinder is an U.S. Olympian who participated in the 1988 decathlon. . Kinder made the team by finishing first in the 1988 Olympic trials in a PR 8293pts. Kinder finished 12th in the 1987 World Championships of track and field with 8030 points beating teammate Rob Muzzio by 13 points.

Kinder, 6'1" 190 lbs, attended the University of Mississippi and was coached by head coach Joe Walker. He transferred to the University of New Mexico and finished 2nd at the 1985 NCAA championships in the decathlon. Kinder still holds Ole Miss school records in the decathlon and javelin. He stands 5th on the list in the pole vault with 16' 1/4". Kinder also remains the decathlon record holder at th University of New Mexico where he scored 7965 in placing second in the 1985 NCAA Track and field Championships.

Kinder first appeared on the U.S. list in 1985 with a #6 ranking and had reached as high as #2 in 1988. Kinder was ranked in the top 10 United States Decathletes continuously from 1985 through 1990. His finishes at the U.S. championships are as follows:

1985: 6th 7654

1986: 3rd 7857

1987: 3rd 8053 berth in 1987 World Championships.