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 January 8, 1994) is an American middle-distance runner. She is known for her impressive career in track and field. Angel was a top athlete in college. She earned many "All-American" honors. This means she was one of the best college athletes in the United States. She competed in events like the 800 meters, 1500 meters, and the mile.
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High School Success
Angel Piccirillo showed great talent early on. She competed in many big races during high school.
Early Races
In 2010, she ran the mile at the Millrose Games. This is a famous indoor track meet. She finished 6th in the high school mile. Her time was 4 minutes, 59.38 seconds.
Cross Country
Angel also excelled in cross country running. As a junior, she placed 13th. This was at the Foot Locker Cross Country Championships. She ran the course in 17 minutes, 47 seconds. In her senior year, she placed 32nd at the same event.
Setting Records
In 2012, as a senior, Angel set a new record. She broke the PIAA 1600 meter record. Her amazing time was 4 minutes, 39.42 seconds. She also placed 2nd in the mile at the New Balance High School Indoor Nationals.
College Achievements
Angel Piccirillo continued her running career at Villanova University. She became a star athlete there.
Penn Relays Champion
In 2017, Angel won her 8th "wheel" at the Penn Relays. A "wheel" is a special trophy. Winning eight wheels is a record for a college athlete. She helped her team win the 4 x 800 meters relay. They set a world-leading time for that year.
Cross Country Honors
Angel was also a top cross country runner in college. In 2016, she earned "All-America" honors. This was at the 2016 NCAA Division I Cross Country Championships. She finished 20th in the race. That same year, she won the individual title. This was at the Big East Conference Championship.
Indoor Track Success
Angel had strong performances in indoor track. In 2016, she placed 2nd in the mile race. This was at the 2016 NCAA Division I Indoor Track and Field Championships. She also ran the 3000 meters at the same championships. In 2013, she was part of a relay team. Her team placed 2nd in the Distance Medley Relay. This was at the NCAA Indoor Championships.
Professional Running
After college, Angel Piccirillo became a professional runner. She continued to compete at a high level.
National Competitions
Angel has competed in several national championships. In 2015, she ran the 800 meters. This was at the 2015 USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships. In 2017, she competed in the 1500 meters. She placed 13th at the 2017 USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships.
Olympic Trials
In 2021, Angel competed in the United States Olympic trials. She ran the 800 meters race there. She continued to compete in major events. In 2022, she ran the 800 meters again. This was at the 2022 USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships.
