Lia Neal Biography
Lia Neal is an American competitive swimmer who specializes in freestyle events. She won a bronze medal in the 4-100-meter freestyle relay in her Olympic debut at the 2012 London Summer Olympics. In the same event, she won a silver medal at Rio de Janeiro in 2016.
She is currently competing for Stanford University, where she is attending college. Neal represented the U.S. at the 2012 U.S. Olympic Trials in Omaha, Nebraska, the U.S. Olympic qualification meeting. Olympic team by finishing fourth with a time of 54.33 seconds in the 100-meter freestyle, which qualified her to swim in the 4-meter freestyle relay.
Neal was chosen to swim in the final based on her 4100-meter freestyle heat performance. Swimming in the heats over the lead-off leg, Neal posted a 54.15 time. In 2015, Neal became one of the first three people of African American descent to place in any Women’s Division I NCAA Swimming Championship in the top three spots at 100-yard freestyle; Simone Manuel was first, Neal was second and Natalie Hinds was third.
Neal won a silver medal in the Women’s 4 / 100 m freestyle relay at the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Lia Neal led the 4×100 free relay at World Championships in 2019, swimming a 54.41 and earning a silver medal in the finals.
Lia Neal Age and Birthday
She was born on 13 February 1995 in Brooklyn, New York, United States. She celebrates her birthday on 13 February every year.
Lia Neal Height and Weight
She is a woman of average stature, she also appears to be quite tall in stature in her photos. She stands at a height of 5 ft 10 in (178 cm). She also weighs 163 lbs(73 kg).
Lia Neal Education
She studied at the Convent of the Sacred Heart School in New York City, where she was a member of the club swim team, Asphalt Green Unified Aquatics. She then also studied at Stanford University, where she now swims.
Lia Neal Family
She is the daughter of Siu Neal and Jerome Neal. Her father is African-American and her mother is Chinese-American.
Lia Neal Husband
She likes to keep her personal life private hence information about her dating life is under research. It is not known whether she is married, dating, or has any children. However, this information will be updated as soon as it is available.
Lia Neal Net Worth
She has not revealed her net worth. She is a simple person and never likes to attract public attention by publicly displaying her wealth. However, this section is under review, we will update you when details about her net worth are revealed.
Lia Neal Measurements and Facts
Here are some interesting facts and body measurements you should know about Neal.
Lia Neal Bio and Wiki
- Full Names: Lia Neal
- Gender: Female
- Occupation / Profession: Swimmer
- Nationality: American
- Race / Ethnicity: Not Available
- Religion: Not Known
- Sexual Orientation: Not Known
Lia Neal Birthday
- Age / How Old?: 25 years old (as of 2020)
- Zodiac Sign: Aquarius
- Date of Birth: February 13, 1995
- Place of Birth: Brooklyn, New York
- Birthday: February 13
Lia Neal Body Measurements
- Body Measurements: Not Available
- Height / How Tall?: 5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
- Weight: 163 lbs(73 kg)
- Eye Color: Black
- Hair Color: Black
- Shoe Size: Not Available
- Dress Size: Not Available
- Breast Size: Not Available
- Waist Size: Not Available
- Hip Size: Not Available
Lia Neal Family and Relationship
- Father (Dad): Jerome Neal
- Mother: Siu Neal
- Siblings (Brothers and Sisters): Not Known
- Marital Status: Not Known
- Wife/Spouse or Husband/Spouse: Not Known
- Dating / Girlfriend or Dating / Boyfriend: Not Known
- Children: Not Known
Lia Neal Networth and Salary
- Net Worth: Under Review
- Salary: Under Review
- Source of Income: Swimming
Lia Neal House and Cars
- Place of living: To be Updated
- Cars: Car Brand to be Updated
Lia Neal National and International Competition
Neal excelled as an age group swimmer, competing in the 100 free at the 2008 US Olympic Trials. She had qualified for those Olympic Trials when she smashed the mark in the 100 free of the 11-12 national age-group. She made her debut at the 2010 Junior Pan Pacific Championships in Maui, Hawaii on the international scene.
Neal won gold in the 400 free, 800 free, and 400 medley relays. She also took home a silver medal in 100 free and a bronze medal in the 50 free. Neal was a gold medalist in the 100 free and a silver medalist in the 50 free at the 2011 World Junior Championships in Lima, Peru. She also helped Team USA relay golds again in free relays of 4×100 m and 4×200 m, and silver in medley relays of 4×100 m.
Lia Neal 2012 London Olympics
During the summer before her high school year at Convent of the Sacred Heart, Neal qualified for the 2012 Olympic Games. The New Yorker took her first Olympic medal home in London when she won a bronze as part of the 400 free relays for the United States. She credits her tireless work ethic – waiting for every offered practice – to get her to the Olympic level.
Frequently Asked Questions About Lia Neal
Who is Lia Neal?
Neal is an American competitive swimmer who specializes in freestyle events. She won a bronze medal in the 4-100-meter freestyle relay in her Olympic debut at the 2012 London Summer Olympics.
How old is Lia Neal?
She is 25 years old as of 2020. She was born on 13 February 1995 in Brooklyn, New York, United States.
How tall is Lia Neal?
She stands at a height of 5 ft 10 in (178 cm).
Is Lia Neal married?
Details about her love life are still under review. We will let you know when she gets in a relationship or when we discover helpful information about her love life.
How much is Lia Neal worth?
She has not yet revealed her net worth. We will update this section when we get and verify information about the wealth and properties under her name.
How much does Lia Neal make?
Her salary is still under review.
Where does Lia Neal live?
She is a resident of Brooklyn, a borough of New York City, coterminous with Kings County, located in the U.S. state of New York, we shall upload pictures of her house as soon as we have them.
Is Neal dead or alive?
She is alive and in good health. There have been no reports of her being sick or having any health-related issues.
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