Kyla Barker

Class:
Freshman
Hometown:
Chicago, Ill.
High School:
Thornridge
Major:
Political Science

2025

Indoor

Did not compete

Outdoor

Made Illini debut at the Fighting Illini Twilight and placed 12th in the 400mH (1:08.62)

High School

Second in 300mH at IHSA State Championships
Two-year letterwinner

Personal

Born Sept. 9, 2005... Daughter of Elijah Murphy and Nicole Thompson... Has one brother, Kyron, and two sisters, Quiana and Breana... Chose Illinois because "Illinois felt more like home. I have family here, the academics are amazing and the athletic community here is very welcoming."