Marcus Rowland (athlete)
Encyclopedia
Marcus Rowland is an American
sprinter who specialises in the 100
and 200 metres
. He currently attends Auburn University
in his sophomore year. Rowland took part in the 2009 Pan American Junior Athletics Championships
in Port-of-Spain, where he won a gold medal
over 100 metres in 10.03 seconds, which is the third fastest ever run by a junior athlete.
in Roebuck, South Carolina
, where he was a two-time South Carolina state champion in the 100 and 200 metres and broke a 17-year-old state record in the 100 metres. At the 2008 Taco Bell Invitational in Columbia
, he won the 100 m and 200 m with personal bests of 10.28 and 21.07, respectively. He was an All-American track and field selection by USA Today
in 2008. Rowland also competed at the USA Junior National Championships in 2008.
Following the Auburn track season, Rowland won the 100 meters at the U.S. Junior National Championships, as he clocked a wind-aided
time of 10.02 sec. He took part in the 2009 Pan American Junior Athletics Championships
in Port-of-Spain, where he won a gold medal
over 100 metres in 10.03 seconds, which is the third fastest ever run by a junior athlete. He also helped the United States 4×100 metres relay squad to a gold medal. Rowland was named " SEC Male Freshman Runner of the Year" in May 2009.
At the 2010 NCAA Indoor Track and Field Championships, Rowland finished second in the 60 metres
, behind only Jeffery Demps
, with a personal best of 6.58 seconds.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
sprinter who specialises in the 100
100 metres
The 100 metres, or 100-metre dash, is a sprint race in track and field competitions. The shortest common outdoor running distance, it is one of the most popular and prestigious events in the sport of athletics. It has been contested at the Summer Olympics since 1896...
and 200 metres
200 metres
A 200 metres race is a sprint running event. On an outdoor 400 m track, the race begins on the curve and ends on the home straight, so a combination of techniques are needed to successfully run the race. A slightly shorter race, called the stadion and run on a straight track, was the first...
. He currently attends Auburn University
Auburn University
Auburn University is a public university located in Auburn, Alabama, United States. With more than 25,000 students and 1,200 faculty members, it is one of the largest universities in the state. Auburn was chartered on February 7, 1856, as the East Alabama Male College, a private liberal arts...
in his sophomore year. Rowland took part in the 2009 Pan American Junior Athletics Championships
2009 Pan American Junior Athletics Championships
The 2009 Pan American Junior Championships were held in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago at the Hasely Crawford Stadium on July 31 to August 2, 2009.-Men:-Women:-External links:*...
in Port-of-Spain, where he won a gold medal
Gold medal
A gold medal is typically the medal awarded for highest achievement in a non-military field. Its name derives from the use of at least a fraction of gold in form of plating or alloying in its manufacture...
over 100 metres in 10.03 seconds, which is the third fastest ever run by a junior athlete.
High school career
Rowland attended Paul M. Dorman High SchoolPaul M. Dorman High School
Paul M. Dorman High School is a high school located in Roebuck, South Carolina. The school is part of Spartanburg County School District Six. It consists of a main campus for 10th-12th graders and a separate campus for 9th graders. The campus is located at the intersection of Interstate 26 and...
in Roebuck, South Carolina
Roebuck, South Carolina
Roebuck is a census-designated place in Spartanburg County, South Carolina, United States. The population was 2,200 at the 2010 census.-History:Roebuck is home to the Walnut Grove Plantation, a preserved 18th-century farmhouse and tourist attraction...
, where he was a two-time South Carolina state champion in the 100 and 200 metres and broke a 17-year-old state record in the 100 metres. At the 2008 Taco Bell Invitational in Columbia
Columbia, South Carolina
Columbia is the state capital and largest city in the U.S. state of South Carolina. The population was 129,272 according to the 2010 census. Columbia is the county seat of Richland County, but a portion of the city extends into neighboring Lexington County. The city is the center of a metropolitan...
, he won the 100 m and 200 m with personal bests of 10.28 and 21.07, respectively. He was an All-American track and field selection by USA Today
USA Today
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in 2008. Rowland also competed at the USA Junior National Championships in 2008.
College career
In his first year at Auburn, Rowland finished third in the 200 meters at the 2009 NCAA Championships, clocking a time of 20.82 in the finals into a headwind while running from lane 1. He finished third in both the 100m and 200m at the 2009 SEC Outdoor Championships, and ran on both relays. In the 100 meters, his time in the finals of 10.13 seconds ranks fourth best in Auburn history.Following the Auburn track season, Rowland won the 100 meters at the U.S. Junior National Championships, as he clocked a wind-aided
Wind assistance
Wind assistance is a term in track and field, which refers to the wind level during a race or event as registered by a wind gauge. Wind is one of many forms of weather which can affect sport....
time of 10.02 sec. He took part in the 2009 Pan American Junior Athletics Championships
2009 Pan American Junior Athletics Championships
The 2009 Pan American Junior Championships were held in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago at the Hasely Crawford Stadium on July 31 to August 2, 2009.-Men:-Women:-External links:*...
in Port-of-Spain, where he won a gold medal
Gold medal
A gold medal is typically the medal awarded for highest achievement in a non-military field. Its name derives from the use of at least a fraction of gold in form of plating or alloying in its manufacture...
over 100 metres in 10.03 seconds, which is the third fastest ever run by a junior athlete. He also helped the United States 4×100 metres relay squad to a gold medal. Rowland was named " SEC Male Freshman Runner of the Year" in May 2009.
At the 2010 NCAA Indoor Track and Field Championships, Rowland finished second in the 60 metres
60 metres
60 metres is a sprint event in track and field athletics. It is a championship event for indoor championships, normally dominated by the best outdoor 100 metres runners. At outdoor venues it is a rare distance, at least for senior athletes...
, behind only Jeffery Demps
Jeffery Demps
Jeffery Demps is an American football running back and sprinter. He attends the University of Florida in his senior year, where he is a member of Florida Gators football team as well as the men's track team...
, with a personal best of 6.58 seconds.
Personal best
| Distance | Time | venue |
|---|---|---|
| 100 m | 10.03 s | Port-of-Spain, Trinidad and Tobago (31 July 2009) |
| 200 m | 20.49 s | Louisville, Kentucky, USA (30 May 2009) |