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

Mya McDanal
- Position:
- Throws
- Class:
- Senior
- Hometown:
- Pell City, Ala.
- High School:
- Pell City
Bio
SENIOR YEAR (2025)
- Set her PR at The American Conference Outdoor Track & Field Championships
- Recorded five Top 5 finishes in the Javelin Throw
JUNIOR YEAR (2024)
- Won the Javelin Throw at the Outdoor Music City Classic
- Placed 2nd in the Javelin Throw at the UAB Spring Invitational
SOPHOMORE YEAR (2023)
- Placed 8th in the Hepathlon at the Samford Alabama Track Challenge where she set her PR in the High Jump, Shot Put, 200, and 800
- Won the Javelin Throw at the UAB Spring Invitational
FRESHMAN YEAR (2022)
- Placed 3rd in the Javelin Throw in the UAB Spring Invitational
HIGH SCHOOL
- A-B honor roll student
- School record holder
- Second in the state junior year
- Was the only female baseball player at her high school
PERSONAL
- Born October 25, 2001
- Daughter of John and Mylisa McDanal
- Has three brothers: Ian, Zane, Locke
- Majoring in Kinesiology
- Set her PR at The American Conference Outdoor Track & Field Championships
- Recorded five Top 5 finishes in the Javelin Throw
JUNIOR YEAR (2024)
- Won the Javelin Throw at the Outdoor Music City Classic
- Placed 2nd in the Javelin Throw at the UAB Spring Invitational
SOPHOMORE YEAR (2023)
- Placed 8th in the Hepathlon at the Samford Alabama Track Challenge where she set her PR in the High Jump, Shot Put, 200, and 800
- Won the Javelin Throw at the UAB Spring Invitational
FRESHMAN YEAR (2022)
- Placed 3rd in the Javelin Throw in the UAB Spring Invitational
HIGH SCHOOL
- A-B honor roll student
- School record holder
- Second in the state junior year
- Was the only female baseball player at her high school
PERSONAL
- Born October 25, 2001
- Daughter of John and Mylisa McDanal
- Has three brothers: Ian, Zane, Locke
- Majoring in Kinesiology
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