Shamier Little

Shamier Khalia Little
Personal information
Born (1995-03-20) March 20, 1995 (age 29)
Louisville, Kentucky, U.S.
Home townChicago, Illinois, U.S.
EmployerAdidas
Height5 ft 7 in (170 cm)
Sport
CountryUnited States
SportAthletics
EventHurdles
College teamTexas A&M
Turned pro2016
Achievements and titles
Personal bests
Medal record
Women's athletics
Representing the  United States
Olympic Games
Gold medal – first place 2024 Paris 4×400 m relay
Silver medal – second place 2024 Paris 4×400 m mixed
World Championships
Silver medal – second place 2015 Beijing 400 m hurdles
Silver medal – second place 2023 Budapest 400 m hurdles
Pan American Games
Gold medal – first place 2015 Toronto 400 m hurdles
Gold medal – first place 2015 Toronto 4×400 m relay
World Junior Championships
Gold medal – first place 2014 Eugene 400 m hurdles
Gold medal – first place 2014 Eugene 4×400 m relay
Representing Americas
Continental Cup
Silver medal – second place 2018 Ostrava 400 m hurdles

Shamier Little (/ʃəˈmɪər/ shə-MEER; born March 20, 1995) is an American track and field sprinter specializing in the 400 metres hurdles. As a 20-year-old college sophomore at Texas A&M University, Little was the 2015 US champion. She then went on to win the silver medal in her signature event at the 2015 and 2023 World Championships. In July 2021, she became the fifth fastest woman of all time at the event.