Ashley Marshall facts for kids
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | September 10, 1993 Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Height | 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) |
| Weight | 60 kg (132 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Country |  Barbados |
| Event(s) | 60 metres 100 metres 200 metres |
| College team | UC Davis Aggies |
| Coached by | Rahm Sheffield |
| Achievements and titles | |
| Personal best(s) | 60 meters: 7.29 NR (2016) 100 meters: 11.34 (2013) 200 meters: 23.25 (2013) |
Ashley Jasmin Marshall was born on September 10, 1993. She is a talented sprinter from the United States who competes for Barbados. Sprinters are athletes who run short distances very fast. Ashley is known for her speed in races like the 60 meters, 100 meters, and 200 meters.
Ashley Marshall's Professional Career
Ashley Marshall has achieved some impressive things in her professional running career. In February 2016, she set a new Barbadian national record in the 60 metres race. This happened at an event held at the University of Washington Huskies.
Later that year, Ashley competed in the 2016 IAAF World Indoor Championships - Women's 60 metres. This is a big international competition for indoor track and field. She ran the 60 meters in 7.38 seconds and finished 27th in the world.
College Achievements at UC Davis
Before turning professional, Ashley Marshall was a star athlete at UC Davis. She was a very successful college runner. From 2013 to 2015, she won the "Track Athlete of the Year" award three times. This award was given by the Big West Conference, which is a group of colleges that compete against each other in sports. Winning this award multiple times shows how consistently good she was.
High School Running Days
Ashley Marshall also had a strong start to her running career in high school. She graduated from Rancho Verde High School in 2011. During her senior year, she showed great promise.
In the 100 meters race, she finished 3rd in the California Interscholastic Federation state final. This is a major competition for high school athletes in California. She ran the race in 11.91 seconds. Also in 2011, Ashley won the Southern Section title with a time of 11.7 seconds.
Even earlier, in 2010, Ashley was part of a 4x100 relay team. Her team earned a silver medal at the USATF Junior Olympics. This shows she was a top runner from a young age.
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