TIA JONES
Athlete Overview
Tia Jones is a world-class athlete specializing in the 100m hurdles. From a young age, she displayed exceptional talent in track and field, quickly gaining national recognition. In 2013, at the USATF National Junior Olympic Track & Field Championships, Jones set national records in both the 100m and 200m hurdles for the 13-14 age group, marking the beginning of her illustrious career.
At just 15 years old, Tia made headlines by winning the 100m hurdles at the USA Junior Championships, where she matched the world junior record and ran the fastest time ever recorded by a 15-year-old. Jones continued to build on her early success, setting a personal best of 12.38 seconds in the 100m hurdles in 2022, and setting the American Record in the 60m hurdles at the 2024 USATF Indoor Championships. Tia Jones continues to dominate in the world of hurdles, positioning herself as one of the sport’s elite athletes.
Personal Bests:
60m Hurdles: 7.67 seconds
100m Hurdles: 12.38 second
Career Highlights:
American Record - 60m Hurdles
World Junior Record - 100m Hurdles
IAAF World U20 Championships Bronze Medalist - 100m Hurdles