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Marquis Dendy
Track and Field

Marquis Dendy

Olympian 2020

Marquis Dendy

Athlete Bio#

Marquis Dendy leaps high with hands in the air

Height

6'4"

Age

32

Hometown

Wilmington, DE

Education

University of Florida

Quick Facts
  • Son of Mark and Dionne Dendy
  • Has two sisters, Maiya and Micaiah
  • Seven-time NCAA champion
  • Became the first student-athlete from the University of Florida to win The Bowerman Award (2015)
  • Turned professional in 2015
  • Enjoys drawing, playing video games and watching anime
  • Eats a pineapple pizza every night before he jumps.
Olympic Experience
  • 1-time Olympian;
    • Olympic Games Tokyo 2020, 19th (Long Jump - Men)
World Championships Experience
  • Most recent: 2023 – 12th (Long Jump - Men)
  • Years of participation: Long Jump - Men 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2022, 2022, 2023; Triple Jump - Men 2015
  • Medals: 3 (1 gold, 2 bronze)
    • Gold – 2016 (Long Jump - Men)
    • Bronze – 2022 (Long Jump - Men); 2018 (Long Jump - Men)

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