
Born on February 24, 1996, Aleia Hobbs is a distinguished American sprinter excelling in 60 meters and 100 meters. Hobbs holds the North American record for the indoor 60 meters with a remarkable time of 6.94 seconds making her the second-fastest woman ever in the event.
Hobbs has garnered three global medals as part of the U.S. women's 4 × 100 meters relay team and claimed two U.S. national titles. Hobbs committed to the LSU Lady Tigers in 2014 and is a two-time individual NCAA Division I champion. She transitioned to a professional career with Adidas in mid-2018. She earned silver in the 100 meters and gold in the 4 × 100 meters relay at the 2015 Pan American Junior Championships. She anchored the U.S. team to gold at the 2019 World Relays. Hobbs also set a world-leading time of 10.99 seconds in the 100 meters in 2021.
Aleia Hobbs's Age
Aleia Hobbs is 28 years old as of August 2024. Hobbs was born on February 24, 1996, in New Orleans, Louisiana, United States. She was born to Margaret Hobbs and Arthur Mason.
Aleia Hobbs's Other Physical Attributes
Attribute | Measurement |
Height | 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) |
Weight | 130 lbs (59 kg) |
Age | 28 years old |
Hair Color | Black |
Aleia Hobbs's Height
Aleia Hobbs is 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) tall. Aleia Hobbs' longer limbs facilitate a longer stride length, which can lead to faster sprinting times on the track and have an advantage in applying greater force to the ground during sprints due to better leverage, and increasing acceleration.
Aleia Hobbs's Weight
Aleia Hobbs weighs 130 lbs (59 kg).
Aleia Hobbs's Record
Olympic Games
Hobbs won the Silver Medal at the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games in the 4×100 m relay.
World Championships
Hobbs won the Gold Medal at the 2022 Eugene in the 4×100 m relay.
World Relays
Hobbs won the Gold Medal at the 2019 Yokohama in the 4×100 m relay.
Pan American Junior Championships
Hobbs won the Gold Medal at the 2015 Edmonton in the 4×100 m relay.
Hobbs won the Silver Medal at the 2015 Edmonton in the 100 m.
Personal Bests
Hobbs won 60 meters indoors with a time of 6.94 seconds setting a 2nd all-time North American record.
Hobbs won 100 meters with a time of 10.81 seconds.
Hobbs won 100 meters wind-assisted clocking 10.72 seconds.
International Championships
Hobbs was placed 1st in the 4×100 m relay and 2nd in 100 m at the 2015 Pan American Junior Championships.
Hobbs was 1st in the 4×100 m relay at the 2019 World Relays.
Hobbs was 2nd in the 4×100 m relay at the 2021 Olympic Games.
Hobbs was 1st in the 4×100 m relay at the 2022 World Championships.
Diamond League Circuit
Hobbs won 100 m at the 2019 Shanghai Diamond League.
Hobbs won 100 m at the 2022 Lausanne Athletissima.
National Championship
Hobbs was placed 1st in the 200 m, and 100 m at the 2012 U.S. Youth Championships.
Hobbs was placed 1st in the 60 m at the 2018 NCAA Division I Indoor Championships.
Hobbs holds 1st place in the 100 m, 4×100 m relay at the 2018 NCAA Division I Championships.
Hobbs was placed 1st in the 100 m at the 2018 U.S. Championships.
Hobbs was placed 1st in the 60 m at the 2023 U.S. Indoor Championships.
FAQ's On Aleia Hobbs Age
A. Aleia Hobbs was born on February 24, 1996.
A. Aleia Hobbs went to LSU Lady Tigers.
A. Aleia Hobbs is coached by Dennis Shaver.
A. Aleia Hobbs hails from New Orleans, Louisiana, United States.