Alia Armstrong facts for kids
Alia Armstrong (in yellow) in 2024
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| Nationality | American |
| Born | 28 December 2000 New Orleans |
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| Sport | Track and Field |
| Event(s) | 100 metres hurdles |
Alia Armstrong is a talented American track and field athlete. She was born on December 28, 2000. Alia is known for her speed in the 100 metres hurdles race. She has achieved great success, especially while competing for Louisiana State University (LSU).
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Alia Armstrong: A Rising Star in Track and Field
Alia Armstrong is an American athlete who competes in track and field. This sport involves running, jumping, and throwing events. Alia specializes in the 100 meters hurdles, which is a sprint race over obstacles.
Early Career and Big Wins
While running for Louisiana State University, Alia faced some tough moments in 2022. She was disqualified from a championship race indoors. This means her results for that race did not count.
Overcoming Challenges
Even after facing disqualifications, Alia did not give up. In June 2022, she showed amazing strength. She won the outdoor NCAA championship in the 100 meters hurdles. This big win happened in Eugene, Oregon.
Winning the NCAA Championship
In the semi-finals of the NCAA championship, Alia ran her fastest time ever: 12.55 seconds. She then ran 12.57 seconds in the final to win the title. This was a huge achievement for her.
Making the USA Team
After her NCAA victory, Alia competed in the 2022 USATF championship. This event helps choose athletes for the national team. She finished third, running an even faster personal best of 12.47 seconds. This amazing performance earned her a spot on the USA team. She then competed in the 2022 World Athletics Championships. In her first major international race, she ran 12.48 seconds. This helped her reach the semi-finals.
Featured on a TV Show
Alia Armstrong was also featured in a special TV series. It was called The Money Game: LSU. This was a six-part docuseries by Prime Video. A docuseries is like a documentary shown in several parts.
What is "The Money Game: LSU"?
The show followed Alia and other LSU athletes during their 2023–24 sports season. It focused on how college athletes can now earn money from their name, image, and likeness (NIL). The series was even nominated for an award. It was recognized at the 46th Sports Emmy Awards.
