Mia Thompson is a sprinter and jumper for the Fayetteville State University women’s track and field team. A native of Clayton, North Carolina, Thompson graduated from Cleveland High School in 2022 and has developed into a consistent contributor for the Broncos across both sprint and horizontal jump events.
Thompson has been an integral part of Fayetteville State’s success at the conference level, earning recognition as a CIAA Conference Champion and contributing to championship-caliber team performances. Her versatility allows her to impact the lineup in multiple events, making her a valuable presence in both individual competitions and relay squads.
She has recorded collegiate personal bests of 12.53 in the 100 meters, 26.72 in the 200 meters, 5.18 meters (17’0”) in the long jump, and 10.82 meters (35’6”) in the triple jump. Thompson delivered several standout performances during the 2024 season, including a long jump best of 5.18m at the Livingstone Blue Bear Invitational and a triple jump mark of 10.82m at the Alan Connie Shamrock Invitational. She also posted strong results at the adidas Trojan Challenge, JCSU Golden Bulls Invitational, and Aggie Classic, consistently placing among the top competitors in her events.
A Chemistry major, Thompson excels academically while balancing the demands of collegiate athletics. Following graduation, she plans to pursue graduate studies at NC State, with the goal of continuing her education in chemical engineering before entering the industry.
Outside of competition, Thompson is a creative individual who enjoys painting, sewing, and reading. She credits her mother as the most influential person in her life, describing her as a lifelong source of inspiration whose selflessness, drive, and commitment to excellence have shaped her both personally and professionally.
Thompson chose Fayetteville State because of her family’s connection to the university, and she takes pride in representing the Broncos both on the track and in the classroom. As a senior, she brings experience, leadership, and consistency to the program, continuing to play a key role in Fayetteville State’s pursuit of conference success.
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Top Meet Performances:
- 2024 Livingstone Blue Bear Invitational: Long Jump – 5.18m (1.6)
- 2024 Alan Connie Shamrock Invitational: Triple Jump – 10.82m
- 2024 7th Annual adidas Trojan Challenge: Long Jump – 4.98m (3.2)
- 2024 JCSU Golden Bulls Invitational: Long Jump – 4.82m (0.7)
- 2024 Aggie Classic: Long Jump – 5.01m
