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 (born September 10, 1993) is a talented American sprinter who represents the country of Barbados in track and field events. She is known for her speed in short-distance races like the 60, 100, and 200 meters.
Running Career
Ashley Marshall has achieved many great things in her running career, from her high school days to competing professionally.
Professional Races
In 2016, Ashley set a new national record for Barbados in the 60-meter race. She achieved this impressive feat at an event held at the University of Washington Huskies. Later that year, she also competed on the world stage at the 2016 IAAF World Indoor Championships - Women's 60 metres, where she ran the 60 meters against top athletes from around the globe.
College Achievements
While studying at UC Davis, Ashley was an outstanding athlete. She was named the 'Track Athlete of the Year' three times in a row (in 2013, 2014, and 2015) by the Big West Conference. This shows how consistently excellent she was during her college years!
High School Days
Before college, Ashley attended Rancho Verde High School, graduating in 2011. In her final year of high school, she showed her speed by finishing third in the California state championships for the 100-meter race. She also won a big regional title, the Southern Section championship, in 2011. In 2010, her 4x100 relay team earned a silver medal at the USATF Junior Olympics, proving her talent even at a young age.
