Loudia Laarman facts for kids
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality |  Canada |
| Born | October 4, 1991 Haiti |
| Residence | Los Angeles, California |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Running |
| Event(s) | 100 metres, 200 metres, 4×400 m relay |
| College team | USC Trojans |
| Achievements and titles | |
| Personal best(s) | 100m: 11.47 (Austin, 2011) 200m: 23.58 (Walnut, 2014)> |
Loudia Laarman (born October 4, 1991) is a Canadian sprinter. She is known for her speed in races like the 100 metres, 200 metres, and the 4×100 m relay. Loudia won a bronze medal in the 4x100 meter relay at the 2007 World Youth Championships in Athletics.
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Early Life and Running Records
Loudia Laarman was born in Haiti. She later moved to Canada and attended Winston Churchill High School in Lethbridge, Alberta.
Setting Provincial Records
While living in Alberta, Loudia became a record-setter. She achieved junior provincial records in several sprint events:
- The 100 meters with a time of 11.64 seconds.
- The 60 meters with a time of 7.41 seconds.
- The 50 meters with a time of 6.48 seconds.
These records showed her amazing talent and speed from a young age.
Competing on the World Stage
Loudia continued to compete at high levels as she grew older. She represented Canada in important international events.
World Junior Championships
In 2010, Loudia competed in the IAAF World Junior Championships. This event took place in Moncton, Canada. She finished 7th in the 100 meters race. Her time was 11.81 seconds, which was very close to the top runners.
College Athletics in the United States
Loudia Laarman also competed in college athletics in the United States. She was part of the USC Trojans team.
Pac-12 and NCAA Championships
In May 2012, Loudia ran in the semifinals of the Pac-12 Conference Championships. This competition was held in Eugene, Oregon. She finished 6th in the 100 meters race with a time of 11.62 seconds.
Loudia also earned special recognition called "All-America honors." She received these honors as a member of her 4x100 meter relay team. Her team from the USC Trojans placed seventh at the NCAA Championships in both June 2012 and June 2013.
Team and Individual Success
At the 2012 Trojan Invitational, Loudia's relay team finished second. Their time was 44.64 seconds. In the same competition, Loudia also placed second in the 100 meters race. She finished 10th in the 200 meters event. Later that year, her relay team achieved their best time of the season, finishing in 44.18 seconds.
