Nia Ali facts for kids
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Ali at the 2016 Summer Olympics
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| Full name | Nia Ali | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Nationality | American | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | October 23, 1988 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
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| Height | 5 ft 7 in | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 143 lbs | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Country | United States | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sport | Track and field | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Event(s) | 100 metres hurdles | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| College team | USC Trojans | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Team | Nike | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Turned pro | 2011 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Coached by | John Coghlan | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Olympic finals | 2016 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Personal best(s) | 100 metres hurdles: 12.30 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Nia Ali (born October 23, 1988) is an American track and field athlete. She is known for her skills in the 100-meter hurdles. She also competes in other events like the heptathlon.
Nia Ali won a silver medal at the 2016 Summer Olympics in the 100-meter hurdles. She became the World Champion in the 100-meter hurdles in 2019. She also won the world indoor championship twice in a row. These wins were in 2014 and 2016 for the 60-meter hurdles.
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Nia Ali's Early Life and School
Nia Ali grew up in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She went to West Catholic Preparatory High School. For her last year of high school, she moved to Pleasantville, New Jersey. She graduated from Pleasantville High School in 2006.
Nia Ali's Amazing Career in Track and Field
College Sports: NCAA Achievements
Nia Ali was a top athlete in college. She competed for the USC Trojans. In 2011, she was the best in the NCAA for the 100-meter hurdles. She won the NCAA championship in this event.
Before USC, she competed for the Tennessee Volunteers. There, she won a championship in the heptathlon. At USC, she was also recognized as an All-American. This means she was one of the best college athletes.
Becoming a Professional Athlete
Nia Ali started her professional career in track and field. She was chosen to represent the United States. She went to the World University Games in China. There, she won a gold medal in the 100-meter hurdles.
In 2013, she placed third in the 100-meter hurdles at the USA Championships. This allowed her to compete in the 2013 World Championships in Athletics. She reached the semi-finals, finishing 10th overall.
She won the 60-meter hurdles at the USA Indoor Championships in 2013. She won again in 2014 with an even faster time. This win qualified her for the 2014 IAAF World Indoor Championships. She won the gold medal there, running 7.80 seconds.
In 2015, Nia Ali took a break from competing. She had her son, Titus Maximus. She returned to the 2016 IAAF World Indoor Championships and won the gold medal again. After her victory, she carried her son with her on the victory lap.
Olympic and World Championship Success
In 2016, Nia Ali finished third in the 100-meter hurdles at the U.S. Olympic Trials. This earned her a spot on the U.S. team for the 2016 Summer Olympics in Brazil. At the Olympics, she won the silver medal.
The United States team made history that year. American women won gold, silver, and bronze in the 100-meter hurdles. This was the first time any country had swept the medals in this event. It was also the first time American women achieved a medal sweep in any Olympic track and field event.
In 2019, Nia Ali won another major title. She earned the gold medal in the 100-meter hurdles. This was at the IAAF World Championships in Doha, Qatar. She ran her personal best time of 12.34 seconds. This time made her one of the fastest hurdlers ever.
Nia Ali's Competition Results
National Championships
| Year | Championship | Position | Event | Time or mark |
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| 2006 | USA Junior Outdoor Track and Field Championships | 4th | 100m hurdles | 13.55 |
| 2009 | USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships | DNF | Heptathlon | N/A |
| 2011 | USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships | 5th | 100m hurdles | 12.86 |
| 2012 | USA Olympic Trials | 8th | 100m hurdles | 13.02 |
| 2013 | USA Indoor Track and Field Championships | 1st | 60m hurdles | 7.93 |
| USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships | 3rd | 100m hurdles | 12.48 | |
| 2014 | USA Indoor Track and Field Championships | 1st | 60m hurdles | 7.80 |
| USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships | 8th | 100m hurdles | 13.16 | |
| 2016 | USA Indoor Track and Field Championships | SF1 1st | 60m hurdles | 7.85 |
| 10th | High jump | 1.75 | ||
| USA Olympic Trials | 3rd | 100m hurdles | 12.55 | |
| 2017 | USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships | 2nd | 100m hurdles | 12.68 |
| 2019 | U.S. Championships | 2nd | 100m hurdles | 12.55 |
| 2022 | USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships | DNS | 100m hurdles | N/A |
| 2023 | USA Outdoor Championships | 1st | 100m hurdles | 12.37 |
| 2024 | USA Olympic Trials | 4th | 100m hurdles | 12.37 |
International Championships
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Time | Notes |
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| 2013 | World Championships | Moscow, Russia | 3rd (sf) | 100 m hurdles | 12.83 | |
| 2014 | World Indoor Championships | Sopot, Poland | 1st | 60 m hurdles | 7.80 | PB (Personal Best) |
| 2016 | World Indoor Championships | Portland, USA | 1st | 60 m hurdles | 7.81 | PB (Personal Best) |
| Olympic Games | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | 2nd | 100 m hurdles | 12.59 | ||
| 2017 | World Championships | London, England | 8th | 100 m hurdles | 13.04 | |
| 2019 | World Championships | Doha, Qatar | 1st | 100 m hurdles | 12.34 | PB (Personal Best) |
| 2022 | World Championships | Eugene, USA | 100 m hurdles | DQ (h) | ||
| 2023 | World Championships | Budapest, Hungary | 8th | 100 m hurdles | 12.78 |
Nia Ali's Family Life
Nia Ali has a son named Titus Maximus. His father is Michael Tinsley, who is also an American Olympian. He specializes in the 400-meter hurdles. In 2018, Nia Ali had a daughter. In 2021, she had another child. Their father is Canadian Olympic sprinter Andre De Grasse.
See also
In Spanish: Nia Ali para niños
