Marquis Dendy

Long Jumper

Birthday November 17, 1992

Birth Sign Scorpio

Birthplace Middletown, NY

Age 32 years old

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About

Long jumper who has won the gold medal at the USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships in 2015. He later won the gold in the long jump at the USA Indoor Track and Field Championships in 2016.

Before Fame

In the summer following his high school graduation, he won gold at the  2012 NACAC Under-23 Championships in Athletics in the long jump. He also competed at the 2010 World Junior Championships in Athletics as a triple jumper.

Trivia

He finished in 4th place at the 2016 US Olympic Trials before being forced out of Olympic competition due to inury. He earned a bronze medal at the 2018 USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships.

Family Life

His parents were both sprinters. 

Associated With

He competed against Marquise Goodwin at the 2016 USA Indoor Track and Field Championships in the long jump event.