Georgia Southern University Athletics

Freshman (2023-24) – Indoor: Competed in three events • Ran a personal best in the 400m with a time of 55.47 for the third fastest time in program history at the Gamecock Opener • Ran a personal best in the 60 meter dash with a time of 7.62. • Member of the fourth fastest 4x400 relay team in program history that ran a 3:44.95 at the Columbia Challenge. Outdoor: Competed in five events • Part of 4x400m team that set a school record with a time of 3:39.58 • Set personal best in the 200m with a time of 24.34 at the East Coast Relays • Placed 23rd in the 100m at the SBC Outdoor Championships with a personal best time of 12.04.

Prep: Earned 2020 Municipal Sports Award in Tijuana B.C. • CONADE National Champion in 2021 in 100m and 200m • Earned first place in 100m and 200m at National U18 Championship • Earned first place in 100m and 200m at National U20 Championship • Member of Gacelas Track and Field • Personal Bests: 100m - 11.68 | 200m - 23.88

Personal: Born Itzia Karen Mejia Garcia on March 15, 2005, in San Diego Calif. • Hometown is National City, Calif. • The daughter of Ricardo Mejia Orozco and Olga Garcia Becerra • Has two siblings, Ricardo and Tania.