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University of Illinois Athletics

2024-25 Women's Track & Field Roster

Kyla Barker

  • Class Freshman
  • Hometown Chicago, Ill.
  • High School Thornridge
  • Major Political Science
  • Instagram _kylamonae

Biography

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."

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