Angel Piccirillo facts for kids
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Piccirillo competing in 2019
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| Personal information | |
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| Born | January 8, 1994 Homer City, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Height | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) |
| Spouse(s) | Patrick Tiernan |
| Website | Website |
| Sport | |
| Country | United States |
| Sport | Track and field |
| Event(s) | 800 metres, 1500 metres, Mile |
| College team | Villanova Wildcats track and field |
| Club | Juventus Track Club 2017-2020 Oiselle Little Wing Athletics 2020-21 Oregon Track Club 2021-Present |
| Turned pro | 2017 |
| Coached by | Derek Thompson 2017-20 Lauren Fleshman 2020-21 Mark Rowland 2021-Present |
| Achievements and titles | |
| Personal best(s) | 800 meters: 2:01.51 1500 meters: 4:10.86 Mile: 4:30.65 |
Angel Piccirillo, born on January 8, 1994, is a talented American middle-distance runner. She is known for her achievements in track and field, especially in events like the 800 meters, 1500 meters, and the mile. Angel has earned many honors, including being an All-America athlete in both cross country and track during her college years.
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Angel's High School Running Journey
Angel Piccirillo started showing her amazing running skills early on. When she was in high school, she competed in many big races.
Early Races and Achievements
- In 2010, Angel ran in the high school mile race at the Millrose Games. She finished in 6th place with a time of 4 minutes, 59.38 seconds.
- As a junior at Homer-Center Junior/Senior High School, she competed in the Foot Locker Cross Country Championships. She placed 13th, which was a great achievement.
- The next year, as a senior, she ran in the same championship again. She finished 32nd.
Setting Records in High School
In 2012, during her senior year, Angel set a new record for the PIAA in the 1600-meter race. Her time was 4 minutes, 39.42 seconds. This showed how fast she was becoming! She also placed 2nd in the mile at the New Balance HS Indoor Nationals.
Angel's College Running Career
After high school, Angel Piccirillo continued her running career at Villanova University. She became a star athlete for the Villanova Wildcats track and field team.
Team Success at Penn Relays
Angel was a key part of the Villanova team. In 2017, she helped her team win the 4x800 meters relay at the famous Penn Relays. Their time of 8 minutes, 26.36 seconds was the fastest in the world that year for the women's 4x800 meters relay. Angel won her 8th "Penn Relays wheel" in 2017. This is a special award, and she won more of them than any other college athlete!
Individual Honors in College
Angel also achieved great things on her own.
- In 2016, she placed 20th at the 2016 NCAA Division I Cross Country Championships. This earned her All-America honors, meaning she was one of the best college runners in the country.
- She also won the individual title at the 2016 Big East Conference Championship in cross country.
- At the 2016 NCAA Division I Indoor Track and Field Championships, Angel finished 2nd in the mile race. She also placed 13th in the 3000 meters race at the same event.
- In 2013, Angel and her teammates placed 2nd in the Distance Medley Relay at the NCAA Division I Indoor Track and Field Championships.
Angel's Professional Running Career
After college, Angel Piccirillo became a professional runner in 2017. She has continued to compete at a high level.
Competing for the USA
Angel has represented the United States in several important races.
- In 2017, she competed in the 3000 meters at the Millrose Games in New York City.
- She also ran in the 2017 USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships in Sacramento, California, where she placed 13th in the 1500 meters.
- In 2022, Angel competed in the 2022 USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships in Eugene, Oregon, running the 800 meters.
Training with Different Teams
As a professional, Angel has trained with different running clubs.
- From 2017 to 2020, she was with the Juventus Track Club.
- From 2020 to 2021, she ran for Oiselle Little Wing Athletics.
- Since 2021, she has been part of the Oregon Track Club.
Images for kids
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Angel Piccirillo competing in 2019
External links
- Angel Piccirillo at World Athletics
- Angel Piccirillo at Diamond League
- Angel Piccirillo profile at All-Athletics
- Angel Piccirillo – Villanova University profile at TFRRS
