Mikiah Brisco facts for kids
Brisco at the 2018 national championships
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| Nationality | American | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | July 14, 1996 Baton Rouge, Louisiana |
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| Height | 1.68 m (5 ft 6 in) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Country |  United States |
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| Sport | Track and field | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Event(s) | 60 metres 100 metres 60 metres hurdles 100 metres hurdles 200 metres |
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| College team | Louisiana State University | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Turned pro | 2018 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Personal best(s) | 100 m: 10.96 (2017) 200 m: 22.59 (2018) 100 m hurdles: 12.85 (2017) |
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Medal record
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Mikiah Janee Brisco was born on July 14, 1996. She is an American track and field sprinter. A sprinter is a runner who specializes in short, fast races. Mikiah is known for her speed in the 100-meter dash and 200-meter dash. She also used to compete in the 100-meter hurdles, which involves jumping over barriers.
Mikiah has won many important awards. She earned a gold medal at the 2019 IAAF World Relays. She was also the national champion in the 60-meter dash in 2020 and 2022.
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Early Running Career
Mikiah started showing her talent at a young age. In 2013, she won a bronze medal. This was at the 2013 World Youth Championships in Athletics. She competed in the 100-meter hurdles event.
Two years later, in 2015, she won two gold medals. These were at the 2015 Pan American Junior Athletics Championships. She won gold in both hurdles and a relay race. A relay race is where a team of runners passes a baton.
College Success
Mikiah Brisco went to Louisiana State University (LSU). She was a star athlete for the LSU Tigers track and field team. She became a multiple national champion in college.
Winning for LSU
In 2016, Mikiah helped her team win a national title. They won the 4 × 100-meter relay at the NCAA Championships. The NCAA Championships are big college sports events.
In 2017, she won an individual national title. She was the best in the 100-meter dash. This was also at the NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships.
She continued her success in 2018. Her LSU team won the 4 × 100-meter relay again. This showed her strong teamwork and speed.
Professional Achievements
After college, Mikiah Brisco became a professional athlete. She continued to compete at the highest levels.
World Championships
In 2022, Mikiah won a silver medal. This was at the 2022 World Athletics Indoor Championships. She competed in the 60-meter race in Belgrade, Serbia. This is a very important international competition.
National Titles
Mikiah has won several national championships in the United States.
- USA Indoor Track and Field Championships
- 60 m: 2020, 2022
- NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships
- 100 m: 2017
- 4 × 100 m relay: 2016, 2018
See also
In Spanish: Mikiah Brisco para niños
