Tia Ra'shone Brooks was born August 2,1990, in Saginaw, Michigan, to parents Cyd D Neal and David Brooks.
10 Facts About Tia Brooks
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Tia Brooks finished second in both the discus and shot put at the Midwest Meet of Champions.
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Tia Brooks was diagnosed with degenerative disc disorder, two bulging discs, and a narrowing of the spine.
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Tia Brooks's doctor advised her to give up the shot put, but Brooks pressed on.
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Tia Brooks was named first team All-American in both the indoor and outdoor events and was a Bowerman Award semifinalist, an award given annually to the country's top track and field student-athlete.
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Tia Brooks was joined at the Olympics by Oklahoma teammate and close friend Brittany Borman, who won the javelin at The Olympic Trials.
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Tia Brooks holds two school records in the shot put.
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Tia Brooks is represented by Nike and trains at the Olympic Training Center in San Diego, California under the tutelage of Art Venegas.
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Tia Brooks attended East Kentwood High School where she played varsity on their track team.
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Tia Brooks has four siblings: Tor'i and DeMarcus Brooks, David Brooks Jr.