WELCOME TO KEVIN YOUNG4678.COM
A place to get some insights about me, my background and my place in track history. From my time growing up in Watts to attending college at UCLA in Westwood. The journey let me to earning my first college degree as well as multiple NCAA championships and national team honors.
Finally, as a 2X Olympian, I broke one of the most coveted records in all of track and field. Breaking the 47 second barrier in the 400-meter hurdles. But years before track stardom my interests were to finish college with a degree and become an educator, something that my family has a rich history in.
In 1994, driven by my Olympic dream of performing before a hometown crowd, I relocated from Los Angles to Atlanta hoping to make the 1996 U.S. Olympic Team. I ultimately did not secure a spot; but my life in Georgia was a pivotal experience that deepened my commitment to the sport and laid the foundation for my lifelong role as a mentor and coach.
My interest for the ethics of sports led me to pursue a master’s degree in Sports Ethics through the prestigious Erasmus Program at KU Leuven. This academic achievement reflects my belief in sports as a powerful catalyst for social change.
My relationship with sports icons John Carlos and Tommie Smith allowed me to become instrumental with my two mentors accepting a bestowed honorary degree from KU Leuven. It was a well-deserved distinction for their contribution to sports and their fight for human rights.
You’ll journey with me through my remarkable athletic career—from my early days of high school track and field to the historic moments that etched my name into sports history. Beyond athletics, I discovered a deep love for artistic expressions from the vibrant pulse of Hip Hop, the soul of jazz, art and the eloquence of writing. These expressions have influenced my life and curiosity.
Together let’s explore how passions intersect, overlap and meet over time. Come with me as I visit and collaborate with artists and experience a blend of cultural vibrancy. Whether you’re an athlete or not, let’s all celebrate the spark that motivates us to reach our highest potential.
Today, I dedicate myself to coaching and sharing valuable insight to athletes of all ages. Explore this site to learn more about my remarkable journey, my innovative coaching philosophy, and my ongoing efforts to connect athletic excellence with a deep commitment to social and ethical values. Welcome to a world, where performance meets purpose, and where every stride on the track inspires a greater leap toward equality and integrity in sports.
