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About
Saudi track-and-field athlete, sports and nutrition advocate, and the founder of AFA - Athletics For All (AFA by Lady A) known for combining elite athletic ambition with global advocacy and using her platform to promote women's sports, education, and empowerment. She is also known for her Instagram account @only_alya where she shares training clips, motivational content, advocacy posts, and behind-the-scenes looks at her work as an athlete and founder with over 390,000 followers.
Before fame
She was drawn to movement and physical challenge at a young age, even in an environment where organized sports opportunities for girls were limited. She relocated to the United States to pursue athletics and professional growth.
Trivia
She has been featured in VoyageDallas, Shoutout LA, and Running for Real for her story as a Saudi track athlete. She has held the Saudi Arabian national title in the 60m dash and has pursued 100m and 200m records. She knowns how to surf and skateboard.
Family life
She was born and raised in Saudi Arabia before relocating to the United States as an adult. She grew up in a large family with ten siblings
Associated with
She was featured on Tina Muir's podcast the Running for Real Podcast in December 2020.
