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Hoosier Speed: Inside the Life of Indiana University Sprinter Aliyah Johnson


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College: Indiana University – Freshman Season (2024–2025)

*Indoor Success

60 m Dash: 7.39 s at the IU Early Bird Meet (Dec 2024), ranking 2nd at that meet and among the top freshman indoor marks nationally

*Outdoor Highlights

100 m Dash
Best time: 11.52 s (+1.2 m/s, Tom Jones Invitational, Apr 2025)

Additional notable outings: 11.66 s (Crimson Tide Invitational), and strong finishes at Jim Green Invitational and Billy Hayes Invitational—where she ran as fast as 11.76 s and even 11.78 s

4×100 Relay
Anchored Indiana’s team to a standout 44.92 s performance at the Tom Jones Invitational (Apr 2025), along with solid showings at the Big Ten Championships (45.27 s—9th place) and Jim Green Invitational (46.18 s)


*Championship Stage
At the 2025 Big Ten Outdoor Championships (May 16–18):

100 m: 11.71 s (17th overall)

4×100 Relay: Team ran 45.27 s, finishing 9th

*Technical Growth & Versatility

Maintained excellence in sprints—carrying forward high school foundations into her freshman year

Already setting program marks (notably in the 60 m) and contributing to Indiana’s team scoring

Summary: A Track Phenom’s Journey

From state-record crusher in Texas to freshman standout at IU, Aliyah has maintained a trajectory of growth, consistency, and rising expectations:

Stage Highlights
High School TAPPS state records & titles, All-American honors, national recognition

College (Freshman) Indoor and outdoor PRs, program-leading marks, Big Ten Championship competitor

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