.jpg) Adkins at the2018 USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Bradley Don Adkins |
| Born | (1993-12-30)December 30, 1993 (age 32) Lubbock, Texas, U.S.[1] |
| Home town | Idalou, Texas, U.S. |
| Height | 6 ft 3 in (191 cm) |
| Sport | |
| Country |  United States |
| Sport | Track and field |
Event | High Jump |
| College team | Texas Tech |
Bradley Don Adkins (born December 30, 1993), is an Americantrack and field athlete who competes in thehigh jump.[2]
Adkins attendedIdalou High School where he lettered four years in thehigh jump,long jump,triple jump, andhurdles. He was named the 2A Athlete of the Year in Texas during both the 2010 and 2011 season. He also played football and basketball winning state championships in both sports.[3]
Adkins was the 2014 Outdoor High Jump Champion in the NCAABig 12 Conference.[1]
In February 2016, Adkins was named the Big 12 Men's Track & Field Athlete of the week after a strong performance inAlbuquerque. It was his first weekly honor.[4]
In July 2016, Adkins had a third-place finish in the high jump at the US Olympic Trials which automatically earned him a trip to the2016 Olympic Games inRio de Janeiro. He became the firstRed Raider to compete at the Olympic Games in the high jump.[5]
He is the son of Shannon and Beverly Adkins. He has two brothers. His father is a third-generation cotton farmer and planted his first farm in 1991.[6]
Adkins is married to fellowTexas Tech University athlete, Maggie Adkins.
He joinedFellowship of Christian Athletes at the start of 2020 where he was an Area Representative. His focus was serving middle school campuses aroundLubbock. Additionally, he served as aChaplain atTexas Tech University.[7]
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