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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Gia Lewis-Smallwood is an American track and field athlete who specializes in the discus throw. This sport involves throwing a heavy disc as far as possible. Gia has competed in many major events, including the Olympic Games, representing the United States.
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About Gia Lewis-Smallwood
Gia was born on April 1, 1979, in Champaign, Illinois. She is about 1.83 meters (6 feet) tall. Before becoming a professional athlete, she competed for the Illinois Fighting Illini track and field team. Her achievements in college were so impressive that she was added to their Hall of Fame in 2020.
Gia holds a special record in the United States. She has the American record for the indoor discus throw, reaching 55.03 meters. This is considered an "unofficial" event because discus throwing usually happens outdoors.
Competing for Team USA
Gia Lewis-Smallwood has proudly represented the United States in many important international competitions. She has traveled around the world to compete against the best athletes.
Major Competitions and Medals
- 2011 World Championships: Gia competed in Daegu, South Korea. She finished 15th in the qualifying round.
- 2012 Olympic Games: She went to London, United Kingdom, for the Olympics. She placed 15th in the qualifying round for the discus throw.
- 2013 World Championships: In Moscow, Russia, Gia had a great performance, finishing 5th overall.
- 2014 IAAF Continental Cup: This was a big win for Gia! She earned a gold medal in Marrakech, Morocco, throwing 64.55 meters.
- 2015 Pan American Games: In Toronto, Canada, Gia won a bronze medal for her discus throw.
- 2015 World Championships: She also competed in Beijing, China, finishing 11th.
- 2017 World Championships: Gia's last major international competition listed was in London, United Kingdom, where she finished 17th in the qualifying round.
More to Explore
- Gia Lewis-Smallwood at World AthleticsLua error in Module:EditAtWikidata at line 29: attempt to index field 'wikibase' (a nil value).
- Gia Lewis-Smallwood at USA Track & Field
