SMSU Athletics

Pronunciation:

Lia Career Results

Honors & Awards: 
•Academic All-NSIC (2026, spring)
•Academic All-NSIC (2026, winter)

SMSU: Also a member of the SMSU football team.

2026: Indoor- Academic All-NSIC ... competed in five meets... finished 20th in the triple jump at the NSIC Indoor Championships with a jump of 12.61m... finished fifth in the long jump with a jump of 5.92m and finished 14th in the triple jump with a jump of 12.34m at the Mark Schuck Open and Multi.

Outdoor- Academic All-NSIC ... competed in six meets... Competed in the triple jump at the NSIC Outdoor Championship... finished second in the triple jump with a jump of 12.57m at the Todd Pfingsten Open.

2025: Indoor- Competed in six meets ... finished 17th in the triple jump at the NSIC Championships with a jump of 12.13m ... had a season best jump of 12.27m in triple jump at the Maverick Invitational to finish sixth.

Outdoor- Competed in seven meets ... season best 12.70m in the triple jump to finish 15th at the NSIC Championships ... finished fourth in the triple jump at 12.40m at the Norse Invite.

High School: 2024 graduate of Worthington HS ... also competed in football.

Personal: Born Feb. 9, 2006 ... son of Nyanhial Yoa ... sports management major.