Anglerne Annelus facts for kids
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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. A sprinter is a fast runner who competes in short-distance races. Angie became a champion in the women's 200-meter dash at the NCAA Division I Championships in 2018. Even after being injured for several months, she won! She successfully defended her title in 2019, winning by a tiny margin against another great runner, Sha'Carri Richardson.
Angie's Amazing Track Career
Angie Annelus is known for her incredible speed on the track. She has achieved many great things in her sprinting career. In 2018, she won the 200-meter dash at the NCAA Division I Championships. This is a major college sports event in the United States.
She proved her win was no fluke by winning the same title again in 2019. This time, she narrowly beat Sha'Carri Richardson, who was a world record holder for young athletes. Angie also placed third in the 200-meter race at the 2019 U.S. Championships. This earned her a spot to represent the United States. She competed at the 2019 World Athletics Championships in Doha. There, she made it to the final race and finished in fourth place.
A Look at Her Family Background
Angie's father, Annessoir, was born in Artibonite, Haiti. He faced a very difficult situation in his home country. He managed to escape and bravely made his way to Kansas City, in the United States. He was welcomed as a refugee, which means someone who has left their home country to find safety. His journey shows great strength and determination.
