What college does Shamier Little go to?

Shamier Little (born March 20, 1995) is an American track and field athlete who specializes in the 400m hurdles. A native of Louisville, Kentucky, she attended Lindblom Math & Science Academy in Chicago where she excelled, setting state records in several events.

Little went on to have an exceptional college career at Texas A&M University, winning three consecutive NCAA outdoor titles in the 400m hurdles from 2014-2016. On the international stage, she is a two-time silver medalist in the 400m hurdles at the World Athletics Championships (2015, 2023).

Her personal best of 52.39 seconds, set in Stockholm in 2021, ranks her as the 5th fastest woman ever in the event. Little has also captured multiple U.S. national titles and a gold medal at the 2015 Pan American Games in the 400m hurdles. Known for her speed and technical prowess over the hurdles, she continues to be one of the world's premier athletes in her signature event.

Shamier Little’s College Career

Shamier Little attended Texas A&M University. During her time at Texas A&M, she won three consecutive NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships in the 400m hurdles from 2014 to 2016.

As a freshman in 2014, Little claimed the NCAA 400m hurdles title with a time of 55.07 seconds, setting a new Texas A&M school record. She became the first Aggie to win the NCAA 400m hurdles crown since 1998.

The following year in 2015, Little successfully defended her NCAA 400m hurdles title with a world-leading time of 53.74 seconds. This marked the third-fastest winning time in NCAA history for the event. At just 20 years old, she became the youngest hurdler ever to break 54 seconds.

Little completed an undefeated 2015 college season in the 400m hurdles, winning 5 finals across 9 races. She claimed SEC and NCAA victories in the event, becoming just the 5th SEC hurdler to achieve this double in the same season.

In 2016, Little made it a three-peat, winning her third straight NCAA 400m hurdles title in 53.51 seconds. This time ranked 3rd all-time in collegiate history for the event and remains the #1 mark in Texas A&M program history.

Little was a 7-time NCAA All-American, earning First Team honors in the 400m hurdles all three years. She also garnered All-America wins in the 400m and 4x400m relay events during her college tenure.

At the SEC Championships, Little was a 4-time conference champion in the 400m hurdles (2014-2016) and 400m (2015-2016). Her SEC 400m hurdles record of 54.68 set in 2015 made her the first to win SEC and NCAA titles in the same season since 2006.

Where Did Shamier Little Go to School?

Shamier Little attended Lindblom Math & Science Academy in Chicago under coach Tasha McCray. She had an exceptional high school career, winning multiple Illinois High School Association (IHSA) state championships and setting several state records.

As a senior in 2013, Little won three events at the IHSA Class 2A State Championships - setting new 2A meet records in the 100m hurdles (13.87) and 200m (24.05) while also capturing the 400m title in 54.37 seconds.

The previous year in 2012, she was a three-event 2A state champion, winning the 400m (54.19), 100m hurdles (14.02), and 300m hurdles (42.80). Little's high school personal bests included 53.46 in the 400m, 13.79 in the 100m hurdles, and 57.44 in the 400m hurdles.

On the national level, Little was the 2011 AAU Junior Olympic champion in the 400m hurdles. In 2012, she was the US Junior champion in the same event with a time of 57.44 seconds.

Little also found success at prestigious prep meets like the Arcadia Invitational, winning the 400m titles in 2012 (53.79) and 2013.