Marshevet Hooker
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Marshevet Myers is a professional sprinter
, competing internationally for the United States
and sponsored by adidas
. Myers participated in the 2008 Summer Olympics
at Beijing
, China
, finishing 5th in the 200 metres.
In the 100 meters, Myers became the fifth-fastest woman up to that point (under any conditions) when she ran a wind-aided 10.76 (+3.4) to win the first heat of the 100m quarterfinals at the 2008 Olympic Trials.
In June 2006, Myers elected to forgo her final season of collegiate eligibility to pursue a professional track and field career. Myers, an eight-time All-American, left the University of Texas as one of the most decorated student-athletes in the program's history.
Myers, a corporate communications major, made her mark as one of the top athletes in collegiate track and field during the 2005 outdoor season, when she helped Texas to its fourth NCAA outdoor title. Myers became UT's third NCAA 100-meter champion and its first since 1991, when she claimed the event in 11.14 seconds. She also anchored the 4x100-meter relay team to victory in 42.87, the third-fastest time in school history. Myers took second in the long jump, finishing only behind eventual World champion Tianna Madison
.
Myers is coached by Olympic gold medalist Jon Drummond
.
Sprint (race)
Sprints are short running events in athletics and track and field. Races over short distances are among the oldest running competitions. The first 13 editions of the Ancient Olympic Games featured only one event—the stadion race, which was a race from one end of the stadium to the other...
, competing internationally for the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
and sponsored by adidas
Adidas
Adidas AG is a German sports apparel manufacturer and parent company of the Adidas Group, which consists of the Reebok sportswear company, TaylorMade-Adidas golf company , and Rockport...
. Myers participated in the 2008 Summer Olympics
United States at the 2008 Summer Olympics
The United States competed at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, China. American athletes have competed in every Summer Olympic Games since the 1896 Summer Olympics except the 1980 Summer Olympics, which the U.S. boycotted. The United States entered the Games as the most successful nation in...
at Beijing
Beijing
Beijing , also known as Peking , is the capital of the People's Republic of China and one of the most populous cities in the world, with a population of 19,612,368 as of 2010. The city is the country's political, cultural, and educational center, and home to the headquarters for most of China's...
, China
China
Chinese civilization may refer to:* China for more general discussion of the country.* Chinese culture* Greater China, the transnational community of ethnic Chinese.* History of China* Sinosphere, the area historically affected by Chinese culture...
, finishing 5th in the 200 metres.
In the 100 meters, Myers became the fifth-fastest woman up to that point (under any conditions) when she ran a wind-aided 10.76 (+3.4) to win the first heat of the 100m quarterfinals at the 2008 Olympic Trials.
In June 2006, Myers elected to forgo her final season of collegiate eligibility to pursue a professional track and field career. Myers, an eight-time All-American, left the University of Texas as one of the most decorated student-athletes in the program's history.
Myers, a corporate communications major, made her mark as one of the top athletes in collegiate track and field during the 2005 outdoor season, when she helped Texas to its fourth NCAA outdoor title. Myers became UT's third NCAA 100-meter champion and its first since 1991, when she claimed the event in 11.14 seconds. She also anchored the 4x100-meter relay team to victory in 42.87, the third-fastest time in school history. Myers took second in the long jump, finishing only behind eventual World champion Tianna Madison
Tianna Madison
Tianna Madison, born on August 30, 1985, in Elyria, Ohio, is a female track and field athlete from the United States of America who competes the long jump and the 100 meter dash...
.
Myers is coached by Olympic gold medalist Jon Drummond
Jon Drummond
Jonathan A. Drummond is an American athlete, winner of gold medal in 4x100 m relay at the 2000 Summer Olympics....
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Career highlights
- 5th at 2008 Beijing Olympics in 200m
- 3rd at 2008 Olympic Trials in 200m
- 4th at 2008 Olympic Trials in 100m
- 2006 NCAA Indoor 60m and LJ champion
- Two-time Big 12 Women's Indoor Track Athlete of the Year (’05 & ’06)
- 2005 NCAA 100m and 4x100m champion