John Henry Marshall (born November 5, 1963) is a former middle-distance track athlete who specialized in the 800 meters. He competed for the United States at the 1984 Summer Olympics. He was married to former 800-meter runner Debbie Grant, with whom he has a son, Myles Marshall, who is also an 800-meter runner and competed for the US junior team in 2014.
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | American |
| Born | November 5, 1963 Plainfield, New Jersey |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Track |
| Event | 800 meters |
| College team | Villanova |
| Achievements and titles | |
| Personal best(s) | 800 meters: 1:43.92[1] 1500 meters: 3:44.8[1] Mile: 4:01.83[1] |
Running career
High school
Marshall attended and ran with Plainfield High School in his hometown of Plainfield, New Jersey, where he graduated in 1981.[2] He set the New Jersey High School state record in the boy's 800 meters at 1:49.5 in 1981.[3] He also was a member of Plainfield's 4x400-meter relay team at the 1981 Penn Relays, where he ran his 400-meter split in 46.7 seconds.[4]
Collegiate
Marshall attended and ran with Villanova University until he graduated in 1985. His collegiate highlights include winning the men's 880-yard race at the 1983 NCAA DI Indoor T&F Championships.[1] While in school, Marshall competed at the 1984 Summer Olympics, where he ran the men's 800 meters.