Tianna Bartoletta was born in Elyria, Ohio. Her successes in Track and Field have been her passport to the world, granting her the opportunity to live in different countries and learn multiple languages. However, she believes that her resume as a track and field athlete is the least interesting thing about her. In addition to her nine global championship medals, she's the writer of a well-read blog at tiannabee.com, and the author of the popular eBook, Why You're Not a Track Star, a short read that helps young athletes level up their performances by avoiding the mistakes she made. Tianna is also a certified yoga instructor, an avid reader, dedicated meditator, and a fierce competitor. She is currently still training and resides in the Bay Area, California.