Gia Lewis-Smallwood facts for kids
Gia Lewis-Smallwood at the DécaNation 2014
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| Born | April 1, 1979 Champaign, Illinois |
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| Height | 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) | ||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 93 kg (205 lb) | ||||||||||||||||
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| Country |  United States |
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| Sport | Athletics | ||||||||||||||||
| Event(s) | Discus | ||||||||||||||||
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Medal record
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Gia Lewis-Smallwood is a talented American athlete. She is best known for her skill in the discus throw. This is an event where athletes throw a heavy disc as far as they can. She has competed in many big events, including the Olympic Games.
Before becoming a professional, Gia was a star athlete for the Illinois Fighting Illini track and field team. Her amazing performances led to her being added to their Hall of Fame in 2020. This is a special honor for top athletes. Gia also holds a unique American record for the indoor discus throw, reaching 55.03 meters.
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Gia's Journey in Discus Throw
Gia Lewis-Smallwood has represented the USA in many important international competitions. She has shown great skill and determination in the discus throw event.
Early World Championships
Gia first competed at the World Championships in Daegu, South Korea, in 2011. She threw the discus 59.49 meters. The next year, she competed in the 2012 Olympic Games in London, United Kingdom. She threw 61.44 meters there.
Top Performances and Medals
In 2013, Gia showed great improvement at the World Championships in Moscow, Russia. She finished fifth with a throw of 64.23 meters. This was one of her best performances.
Winning Gold in 2014
A major highlight of Gia's career came in 2014. She won a gold medal at the IAAF Continental Cup in Marrakech, Morocco. Her winning throw was an impressive 64.55 meters. This was a huge achievement for her and for the United States.
Pan American Games Bronze
In 2015, Gia continued her success at the Pan American Games in Toronto, Canada. She earned a bronze medal with a throw of 61.26 meters. Later that year, she also competed in the World Championships in Beijing, China.
Later Competitions
Gia continued to compete at the highest level. In 2017, she participated in the World Championships again in London, United Kingdom. She threw 58.15 meters.
