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 (born December 28, 2000) is an American athlete. She is a talented runner who competes in track and field. Alia is especially good at the 100 metres hurdles race.
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Alia Armstrong: A Rising Star in Track and Field
Alia Armstrong became a well-known name in the world of track and field. She competed for Louisiana State University (LSU). Her journey to success had some challenges, but she overcame them.
Becoming a Champion in 2022
The year 2022 was very important for Alia. She had a tough start, being disqualified from some indoor races. But she did not give up!
In June 2022, Alia won a big outdoor championship. This was the NCAA championship for the 100 metres hurdles. It took place in Eugene, Oregon. She ran incredibly fast, setting a new personal best (PB) time of 12.55 seconds in the semi-finals. Then, she won the final with a time of 12.57 seconds.
After her NCAA win, Alia continued to shine. She finished third in the 2022 USATF championship. This race was also held in Eugene, Oregon. She ran an even faster personal best time of 12.47 seconds in the final.
Representing the USA
Because of her amazing performance, Alia earned a spot on the USA team. She got to compete in the 2022 World Athletics Championships. This was her first time competing in such a major international event. She ran 12.48 seconds in the heats, which helped her reach the semi-finals.
Beyond the Track: A Docuseries Star
Alia Armstrong was also featured in a special TV show. It was called The Money Game: LSU. This show was a six-part docuseries by Prime Video. A docuseries is like a documentary that has many episodes.
The show followed Alia and other famous LSU athletes. These included Jayden Daniels, Angel Reese, Flau'jae Johnson, and Livvy Dunne. It showed their lives during LSU's 2023–24 sports season. The series focused on how college athletes can earn money from their name, image, and likeness (NIL).
