Temple University Athletics
Marshall Captures Silver Medal at Pan Am Games
10.27.11 | Men's Track and Field, Women's Track and Field
GUADALAJARA, Mexico - Temple assistant track and field coach Shameka Marshall returns home to the United States with a silver medal after reaching 6.73m/22-1 in the women's long jump on the fourth day of events at the Pan American Games. Marshall competed as one of two long jumpers for the USA women's track team in the 2011 games.
“Wow, that's awesome,” Marshall said before she marched to the podium to receive her silver medal. “I'm so glad I was one of our medal winners today.”
Following the event and after receiving her silver medal on Wednesday, Marshall spoke with USA Track and Field:
“I really looked forward to coming to the Pan American Games since I didn't make it to the World Championship team. I was just a few centimeters away from making that team, so I was determined to come here and win the gold. I really wanted to come out here and do the best I could do. I felt ready and focused to get it done.
“This experience has been incredible. I love being in the Athletes Village and seeing athletes from other countries. All in all it's one huge team and fun to be a part of it.”
“Wow, that's awesome,” Marshall said before she marched to the podium to receive her silver medal. “I'm so glad I was one of our medal winners today.”
Following the event and after receiving her silver medal on Wednesday, Marshall spoke with USA Track and Field:
“I really looked forward to coming to the Pan American Games since I didn't make it to the World Championship team. I was just a few centimeters away from making that team, so I was determined to come here and win the gold. I really wanted to come out here and do the best I could do. I felt ready and focused to get it done.
“This experience has been incredible. I love being in the Athletes Village and seeing athletes from other countries. All in all it's one huge team and fun to be a part of it.”
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