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Marquise Goodwin

Olympian 2012

Athlete Bio

Height

5'10"

Hometown

Dallas

Education

Rowlett High School (Rowlett, Texas) ‘09 University of Texas ’13 Kinesiology



Name: Marquise Goodwin
Sport:
Track and Field
Event:
Long Jump
Height:
5-10
Weight: 175
DOB: 11/19/1990
Birthplace: Lubbock, Texas
Hometown: Garland, Texas
High School: 
Rowlett High School (Rowlett, Texas) ‘09
College: University of Texas ’13 Kinesiology


Olympic Highlights:

  • London 2012 Olympic Games, 10th (long jump)

Career Highlights:
  • Two-time national outdoor champion (2011,12)
  • Two-time national junior champion (2008, 2009)
  • 2008 world junior champion
  • Two-time NCAA outdoor champion (2010, 2012)
  • Four-time NCAA All-American
  • Seven-time All-Big12 selection
  • University of Texas indoor record holder (8.12m/26-8)
  • Two-time Texas Gatorade Track & Field Athlete of the Year (2008, 2009)


Personal:
Son of Tamina Goodwin…Has three sisters, Deja, Brye and Shay…Drafted by the Buffalo Bills in the third round (78th pick overall) of the 2013 NFL Draft…Was a two-sport athlete at the University of Texas, where he also played football for the Longhorns.


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