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Cornell University Athletics

2023-24 Women's Track & Field Roster

Nyia Cummings

  • Position Hurdles
  • Class Senior
  • High School St. Stephen's and St. Agnes School (Va.)
  • Hometown Upper Marlboro, Md.

Biography

PERFORMANCE REFERENCE



PRIOR TO CORNELL

Two-time state champion in the 300-meter hurdles (2017, 2018)… Named the 2020 All-State VISAA Girls’ MVP... earned all-state VISAA First-Team honors, while also being named ISL First-Team... set 12 school records at St. Stephen’s and St. Agnes School... scored the most points at a state track and field meet in St. Stephen’s and St. Agnes history in 2020... named the Alexandria Sportsman’s Club Athlete of the Year in 2020... tabbed the 2020 St. Stephen’s Athlete of the Year... four-time MVP of her St. Stephen’s and St. Agnes team, captaining both the indoor and outdoor squads from 2017-20... ran on the club circuit for the Comets of Charles County... competed in cross country and basketball in high school.

PERSONAL 
Nyia Mahari Cummings is the daughter of Anthony and Beirout Cummings... has one younger brother... she is enrolled in the College of Arts and Sciences. 

Historical Player Information

  • 2020-21Freshman

    Hurdles/Sprints
  • 2021-22Sophomore

    Hurdles/Sprints
  • 2022-23Junior

    Hurdles/Sprints
  • 2023-24Senior

    Hurdles