Anna Cockrell facts for kids
Cockrell in 2018
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| Born | August 28, 1997 San Ramon, California, U.S. |
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| Height | 5 ft 10 in (178 cm) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Country | United States | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sport | Track and field | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| College team | USC Trojans (2017–2021) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Anna Cockrell, born on August 28, 1997, is a talented American track and field athlete. She is known for her amazing skills in sprinting and hurdling. Anna has won several medals, including two at the 2019 Pan American Games. She also earned a silver medal at the 2024 Summer Olympics in the 400-meter hurdles race.
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Early Life and Family
Anna Cockrell was born in San Ramon, California, on August 28, 1997. She is the youngest of three children. Her family later moved to Charlotte, North Carolina. Anna comes from a family of athletes. Her father played football in college. Her older brother, Ross Cockrell, played football professionally and won a Super Bowl. Her older sister, Ciera, played college volleyball.
High School Achievements
Anna attended Charlotte Latin School and later transferred to Providence Day School. She graduated in 2016. While in high school, Anna was a star in track and field. In 2016, she won two gold medals at the 2016 IAAF World U20 Championships in Poland. She won the 400-meter hurdles race. She also helped her team win the 4 × 400 meters relay event.
College and Professional Career
Competing for USC
From 2017 to 2021, Anna competed for the USC Trojans college team. In June 2019, she became the NCAA champion in the 400-meter hurdles. This was a big win after finishing second in the two years before.
In August 2019, Anna competed at the 2019 Pan American Games in Peru. She won a silver medal in the 400-meter hurdles. She also earned a gold medal in the 4 × 400 meters relay race.
In 2021, Anna had an amazing year. She won both the 100-meter hurdles and 400-meter hurdles at the NCAA championships. This helped her school win the team title. She was only the second woman ever to win both hurdle events in the same season at the NCAA championships. For her great achievements, she received the 2021 Honda Sports Award for track and field.
Anna also focused on her studies. She earned a bachelor's degree in communications in 2019. Later, she completed a master's degree in public policy in 2021.
Olympic Journey
2020 Summer Olympics (held in 2021)
Anna qualified for the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo. She competed in the 400-meter hurdles. She ran a personal best time of 53.70 seconds to make the team.
At the Olympics, Anna ran well in her early races. She made it to the final. In the final race, she was disqualified for a small rule violation. Even though it was disappointing, it was still a huge achievement to reach the Olympic final.
2024 Summer Olympics
Anna returned to the Olympics in 2024, competing in Paris. She had an incredible performance in the women's 400-meter hurdles. She won a silver medal, finishing second. She set a new personal best time of 51.87 seconds in this race.
Personal Life
Anna Cockrell is a strong supporter of mental health for student-athletes. She has spoken openly about her own experiences. She wants to help other young athletes deal with the pressures of sports.
See Also
In Spanish: Anna Cockrell para niños
