Canadian U18 Record Holder Lily Stroda Commits to Texas A&M University
Kelowna, BC’s Lily Stroda — one of Canada’s top young combined-event athletes — has announced her committed to Texas A&M University, joining the Aggies track and field program in the NCAA's Division I Southeastern Conference (SEC).
Stroda holds the Canadian U18 women’s heptathlon record of 5573 points, set at the 2025 Legion Canadian Youth Track and Field Championships. She has quickly established herself among the most promising U20 heptathletes globally.
In addition to her athletic excellence, Stroda has maintained a 98% academic average, balancing elite competition with top-tier academics. She aims to earn a bachelor of science en route to optometry school.
"I am very excited to announce my commitment to Texas A&M, where I'll have the privilege to work with such an amazing group of athletes and staff for the next four-plus years," says Stroda. "I'm grateful for the opportunity and belief in me from Coach Sategna, Coach Henry, and the whole staff at Texas A&M."
"I want to say a big thank you to everyone who supported me throughout my recruitment process: a big shoutout to Streamline Athletes for being there every step of the way and my parents for being on my side and supporting the next step of my life. Thank you to my coach (also my mom) for showing up with me at every practice and taking me places that I never imagined - I truly couldn’t have done it without you."
Reflecting on her recruitment journey, Stroda adds, “I would like to also thank all the amazing coaches and schools that reached out during this process, for supporting me and truly wanting the best for me as a person and athlete.”
The heptathlon, a two-day, seven-event competition, demands excellence across multiple disciplines. Stroda's personal best mark in each heptathlon event:
- 100m hurdles: 13.66 (30"/0.762m)
- High jump: 1.70m
- Shot put: 12.72m
- 200m: 24.90
- Long jump: 6.14m (wind-aided), 6.07m
- Javelin: 40.02
- 800m: 2:25.01
Stroda’s 2025 season was one of the most impressive in recent memory for a Canadian high school athlete:
- Captured four gold medals at the BC High School Championships (senior girls heptathlon, long jump, 100m hurdles, and high jump), contributing 40 points to help her school win the Senior Girls AAA team title.
- Won national gold in the U18 heptathlon, repeating as champion after her 2024 victory and setting a new Canadian national record in the event.
- Represented Team BC at the Western Canada Team Challenge (U24), earning silver in the long jump (6.14m, wind-aided) and a bronze in the 100m hurdles (13.90 over 33"/0.840m barriers) while competing against athletes up to six years older.
With her 2026 indoor and outdoor track and field seasons on the horizon, Stroda has big goals for her final lap as a high schooler: "I want to qualify for the Oregon '26 U20 World Athletics Championships in three events — heptathlon, 100-metre hurdles, and long jump."
"My biggest goal is to win U20 Worlds [in the heptathlon] and get as close to 6,000 points as possible," says the Texas A&M commit.
Lily will join the Aggies in fall 2026 to continue her academic and athletic journey in College Station, Texas. Her official signing, along with an announcement and availability for comment from Texas A&M, will occur when the NCAA's signing period opens on November 12, 2025.
A personal note from Lily Stroda's recruitment advisor:
The team at Streamline Athletes congratulates Lily on her commitment to Texas A&M University. We'll be following her progression through her final high school campaign, into the summer, in the NCAA, and beyond.
I've had the opportunity to spend a ton of time with Lily and her mother, Verena, as I advised them through Lily's recruitment process over the last year. I can say with absolute certainty that Texas A&M not only got a top track and field recruit and an outstanding student, but that they're bringing a remarkable human being to College Station. Lily is as driven as young athletes come, rises to every challenge, and I have no doubt we'll be seeing her on the world stage very soon.
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