The University of Alabama at Birmingham Athletics
2024-25 Women's Track & Field Roster
Roper, Destiny
Destiny Roper
- Position:
- Sprints
- Class:
- Freshman
- Hometown:
- Foley, Ala.
- High School:
- Foley
Bio
FRESHMAN SEASON (2025)
- Finished the season with the 6th-fastest Indoor 60m time in UAB school history (7.53). This time came in her first collegiate start.
- Placed 1st in the Prelims and 3rd in the Finals in the 60m at the Birmingham Indoor Icebreaker.
- Recorded a 3rd place finish in the 60m Prelims at the UAB Green and Gold Invite
- Contributed to 3rd place finishes in the 4x100 and 4x200 at the UAB Spring Invitational
- Helped UAB place 1st in the 4x100 at the Maroon and White Tune-Up
HIGH SCHOOL
- 7A State Champion in the 60m (Indoor) and 100m (Outdoor)
PERSONAL
- Born June 9, 2006
- Daughter of Sammie Prim and Nealy Roper
- Has five siblings: Brooke, Dee, Ty, Hunt, Jack, Blakeli
- Majoring in Early Childhood Education
- Finished the season with the 6th-fastest Indoor 60m time in UAB school history (7.53). This time came in her first collegiate start.
- Placed 1st in the Prelims and 3rd in the Finals in the 60m at the Birmingham Indoor Icebreaker.
- Recorded a 3rd place finish in the 60m Prelims at the UAB Green and Gold Invite
- Contributed to 3rd place finishes in the 4x100 and 4x200 at the UAB Spring Invitational
- Helped UAB place 1st in the 4x100 at the Maroon and White Tune-Up
HIGH SCHOOL
- 7A State Champion in the 60m (Indoor) and 100m (Outdoor)
PERSONAL
- Born June 9, 2006
- Daughter of Sammie Prim and Nealy Roper
- Has five siblings: Brooke, Dee, Ty, Hunt, Jack, Blakeli
- Majoring in Early Childhood Education
Coffee with Coach | 2025 Week 6
Friday, September 19
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Tuesday, September 16
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