The University of Alabama at Birmingham Athletics
2023-24 Women's Track & Field Roster
Castillo, Lia

Lia Castillo
- Position:
- Distance
- Class:
- Sophomore
- Hometown:
- Alamosa, Colo.
- High School:
- Alamosa
Bio
SOPHOMORE SEASON (2025)
- Posted career-best Mile time at the Music City Challenge
- Recorded PR time in the 1500m at the Yellow Jacket Invitational
- Placed third in the Mile at the UAB Vulcan Invitational
- Set her PR time in the 800m at the American Conference Outdoor Track & Field Championships
FRESHMAN SEASON (2024)
- Recorded her 1500m PR and a top 25 finish at the Outdoor Music City Challenge
- Placed 2nd in the 1500m race at the 2024 Tiger Track Classic
- Finished 3rd in the 1500m race at the UAB Spring Invitational
HIGH SCHOOL
- Attended Alamosa High School where she also played basketball
- State champion in track & field and cross country
- Member of the National Honor Society
- Member of the ROTC
PERSONAL
- Born December 23, 2004
- Daughter of Phillip and Wendy Castillo
- Has three siblings, Stormie, Misty, and Maddie
- Majoring in Nursing
- Member of UAB ROTC
- Posted career-best Mile time at the Music City Challenge
- Recorded PR time in the 1500m at the Yellow Jacket Invitational
- Placed third in the Mile at the UAB Vulcan Invitational
- Set her PR time in the 800m at the American Conference Outdoor Track & Field Championships
FRESHMAN SEASON (2024)
- Recorded her 1500m PR and a top 25 finish at the Outdoor Music City Challenge
- Placed 2nd in the 1500m race at the 2024 Tiger Track Classic
- Finished 3rd in the 1500m race at the UAB Spring Invitational
HIGH SCHOOL
- Attended Alamosa High School where she also played basketball
- State champion in track & field and cross country
- Member of the National Honor Society
- Member of the ROTC
PERSONAL
- Born December 23, 2004
- Daughter of Phillip and Wendy Castillo
- Has three siblings, Stormie, Misty, and Maddie
- Majoring in Nursing
- Member of UAB ROTC
Coffee with Coach | 2025 Week 4
Wednesday, September 03
Coffee with Coach | 2025 Week 3
Wednesday, September 03
Coffee with Coach | 2025 Week 2
Tuesday, September 02
UAB Football Postgame Press Conference | Alabama State
Friday, August 29