Anglerne Annelus facts for kids
Annelus at the 2018 NCAA Division I Championships
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| Nickname(s) | Angie | ||||||||||||||||
| Born | January 10, 1997 Kansas City, Missouri, U.S. |
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| Height | 5 ft 6 in | ||||||||||||||||
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| Sport | Athletics | ||||||||||||||||
| Event(s) | Sprinting | ||||||||||||||||
| College team | USC Trojans (2018-2020) UCLA Bruins (2016-2017) |
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| Coached by | Caryl Smith Gilbert | ||||||||||||||||
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Anglerne "Angie" Annelus (born January 10, 1997) is an American sprinter. She is known for her amazing speed on the track. Angie became a national champion in college. She won the 200-meter race at the NCAA Division I Championships in both 2018 and 2019.
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Who is Anglerne Annelus?
Angie Annelus was born in Kansas City, Missouri. She started her college running career at UCLA. Later, she transferred to the University of Southern California (USC). There, she trained with coach Caryl Smith Gilbert.
Her Family Background
Angie's father, Annessoir, was born in Artibonite, Haiti. He faced difficult times in his home country. He managed to find safety and moved to Kansas City. He was welcomed as a refugee and built a new life there.
Amazing College Wins
Angie Annelus showed incredible talent in college. She became a two-time NCAA champion in the 200-meter dash.
Winning in 2018
In 2018, Angie won her first NCAA title. This was a big achievement because she had been dealing with injuries for several months. Despite that, she pushed through and became the best.
Defending Her Title in 2019
Angie successfully defended her 200-meter title in 2019. This race was very exciting! She was up against Sha'Carri Richardson, another very fast runner. Angie won by leaning forward at the finish line. She crossed the line just a tiny bit ahead, by less than a hundredth of a second. This showed her determination and skill.
Competing for the USA
After her college success, Angie started competing on the world stage.
U.S. Championships and World Stage
In 2019, Angie placed third in the 200-meter race at the U.S. Championships. This strong performance allowed her to represent the United States. She traveled to Doha for the 2019 World Athletics Championships.
World Championships Performance
At the World Championships in Doha, Angie continued to show her speed. She made it all the way to the final race. In the final, she finished in fourth place. This was a great accomplishment, competing against the best sprinters from around the world.
Personal Best Times
Angie Annelus has set impressive personal bests in her sprinting career.
- Her fastest time in the 200-meter dash is 22.16 seconds. She achieved this in 2019.
- Her fastest time in the 100-meter dash is 11.06 seconds, also set in 2019.
These times show how fast she can run and her dedication to the sport.