Marshevet Hooker (born September 25, 1984) is a professional sprinter, competing internationally for the

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. Hooker participated in the

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, finishing 5th in the

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. In the

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, Hooker became the fifth-fastest woman up to that point (under any conditions) when she ran a wind-aided 10.76 (+3.4) to win the first heat of the 100 m quarterfinals at the 2008 Olympic Trials. In June 2006, Hooker elected to forgo her final season of collegiate eligibility to pursue a professional track and field career. Hooker, an eight-time All-American, left the

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as one of the most decorated student-athletes in the program's history. Hooker, a corporate communications major, made her mark as one of the top athletes in collegiate track and field during the 2005 outdoor season, when she helped Texas to its fourth NCAA outdoor title. Hooker became UT's third NCAA 100-meter champion and its first since 1991, when she claimed the event in 11.14 seconds. She also anchored the 4 × 100-meter relay team to victory in 42.87, the third-fastest time in school history. Hooker took second in the long jump, finishing only behind eventual World champion and Olympic gold medalist Tianna Madison. Hooker is coached by Olympic gold medalist Jon Drummond.

Career highlights

*5th at 2008 Beijing Olympics in 200 m *3rd at 2008 Olympic Trials in 200 m *4th at 2008 Olympic Trials in 100 m *2006 NCAA Indoor 60 m and LJ champion *Two-time Big 12 Women's Indoor Track Athlete of the Year (2005 and 2006) *2005 NCAA 100 m and 4 × 100 m champion

Personal bests

* 100 meters – 10.86 2011(10.76w) * 200 meters – 22.34 2008(22.20w)

Personal life

Her sister, Destinee Hooker, is an indoor

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player who competed in the

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* * * * * 1984 births Living people American female sprinters Athletes (track and field) at the 2008 Summer Olympics Olympic track and field athletes for the United States Texas Longhorns women's track and field athletes World Athletics Championships medalists World Athletics Championships winners Olympic female sprinters NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships winners NCAA Division I Indoor Track and Field Championships winners 21st-century American sportswomen {{US-sprint-athletics-bio-stub