An American middle-distance runner who won seven national championships and held multiple American records in the 800 meters and 1500 meters events. She's a pioneer for women's athletics and a vocal advocate for athlete rights.
Alysia Montao, née Johnson, is an American middle-distance runner renowned for her remarkable achievements in the 800-meter event. She is a six-time USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships 800-meter champion, with an impressive streak of wins in 2007, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, and 2015.
Born on April 23, 1986, Montao moved to California from New York when she was just three years old. She developed a passion for soccer and running, which led her to become a standout athlete at Canyon High School in Santa Clarita, California.
In 2004, she won the 800 meters at the CIF California State Meet and finished fourth at the Golden West Invitational, a prestigious meet that proclaims itself to be a National championship of High School Track and Field.
At the University of California, Berkeley, Montao continued to excel, finishing third at the NCAA Women's Outdoor Track and Field Championships in 2006 and setting personal bests three times during the competition.
In 2007, she won the NCAA Indoor Championship and the Outdoor Championship, breaking the 2-minute barrier, and took her first national title in the 800 meters at the USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships.
Montao's achievements on the international stage include a bronze medal at the 2010 IAAF World Indoor Championships and a fourth-place finish at the 2011 World Championships in Daegu, which eventually earned her a bronze medal due to the disqualification of several Russian competitors.
One of Montao's most notable achievements was competing in the 2014 USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships while eight months pregnant, generating significant publicity and inspiring many with her dedication to the sport.
Alysia Montao's remarkable career, marked by numerous achievements and milestones, has served as an inspiration to many young athletes. Her dedication, perseverance, and passion for middle-distance running have left an indelible mark on the sport.
As a role model, Montao continues to motivate and influence the next generation of athletes, demonstrating the importance of hard work, resilience, and determination in achieving success.
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