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Marquise Goodwin

Olympian 2012

Athlete Bio 

Height

5'10"

Age

35

Hometown

Dallas

Education

University of Texas



 

Olympic Experience
  • 1-time Olympian;
    • Olympic Games London 2012, 10th (Long Jump - Men)
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)

 

 

Quick Facts
  • 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.
  • Rowlett High School (Rowlett, Texas) ‘09 University of Texas ’13 Kinesiology


 

 

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