Brianna Rollins-McNeal facts for kids
Rollins at the 2015 Bislett Games
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| Birth name | Brianna Rollins | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | August 18, 1991 Miami, Florida, U.S. |
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| Height | 5 ft 5 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Bryce McNeal
(m. 2017) |
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| Sport | Athletics | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Event(s) | 100 metres hurdles | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Personal best(s) | 60 m hurdles: 7.78 s (2013) 100 m hurdles: 12.26 s (2013) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Brianna Rollins-McNeal (born August 18, 1991) is an American track and field athlete. She is famous for competing in the 100 metres hurdles race. Brianna is an Olympic champion from 2016. She also won a World Championship in 2013. Her best time of 12.26 seconds makes her one of the fastest 100-meter hurdlers ever.
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About Brianna
Brianna Rollins was born in Miami, Florida. She is the oldest of seven children. She is also the only girl in her family. Brianna finished high school in 2009. She then went to Clemson University. She studied travel and tourism there.
At Clemson, Brianna became a three-time NCAA champion. She won the 60 meters hurdles twice. She also won the 100 meters hurdles once. After college, she became a professional athlete.
In 2017, Brianna married Bryce McNeal. They met at Clemson University. Bryce was a player on the Tigers football team.
Brianna's Amazing Career
Brianna Rollins-McNeal has had a very successful career in track and field. She has won many important races.
Early Career and First Wins
In 2012, Brianna competed in the U.S. Olympic Trials. She finished sixth in the 100 meters hurdles. This meant she did not make the Olympic team that year. However, she won a gold medal later that year. This was at the 2012 NACAC Under-23 Championships in Athletics.
In 2013, Brianna set a new American record. She ran the 100 meters hurdles in 12.26 seconds. This was faster than the old record. Later that year, she won the World Championships in Moscow. She beat the Olympic champion, Sally Pearson. Brianna won the Jackie Joyner-Kersee Athlete of the Year Award for her great performance in 2013.
Olympic Gold and Team USA
In 2016, Brianna won the 60 meters hurdles at the U.S. Indoor Championships. She also earned a silver medal at the World Indoor Championships.
Brianna then qualified for the 2016 Summer Olympics in Brazil. She won the gold medal in the 100 meters hurdles. Her teammates, Kristi Castlin and Nia Ali, won silver and bronze. This was a historic moment. It was the first time one country won all three medals in this event at the Olympics. It was also the first time American women achieved such a sweep in any Olympic event.
Challenges and Return to Competition
After her Olympic win, Brianna faced some challenges. In 2016, she was not allowed to compete for a year. This was due to issues with anti-doping rules. Athletes must report their location for drug testing. Brianna had problems with this reporting three times. Because of this, some of her results from late 2016 were canceled. She also could not compete in the 2017 World Championships.
In 2019, Brianna returned to competition. She finished third at the U.S. Track & Field Outdoor Championships. This qualified her for the World Championships in Doha. However, she was disqualified from the 100m hurdles there due to a false start.
In 2021, Brianna faced more issues with anti-doping rules. She was suspended from competing for five years. This meant she could not participate in the 2020 or 2024 Summer Olympics. Her ban is set to end in August 2025.
Competition Results
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
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Representing  United States |
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| 2012 | NACAC U23 Championships | Irapuato, Mexico | 1st | 100 m hurdles | 12.60 |
| 2013 | World Championships | Moscow, Russia | 1st | 100 m hurdles | 12.44 |
| 2015 | World Championships | Beijing, China | 4th | 100 m hurdles | 12.67 |
| 2016 | World Indoor Championships | Portland, Oregon, United States | 2nd | 60 m hurdles | 7.82 |
| Olympic Games | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | 1st | 100 m hurdles | 12.48 | |
| 2019 | World Championships | Doha, Qatar | – | 100 m hurdles | DQ |
See also
In Spanish: Brianna McNeal para niños
