Nationality American Coached by Dan Mackey | Club Brooks Beast Seattle Height 1.79 m Turned pro 2016 | |
Born June 24, 1993 (age 23) ( 1993-06-24 ) Blue Island, IL Residence Seattle, Washington, United States | ||
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Shaquille Walker (born February 2, 1993 in Blue Island, Illinois is an American track runner competing for United States and former Brigham Young University track student-athlete.
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- Byu s shaquille walker runs 1 44 99 800m
- Shaquille walker olympic trials
- Prep
- NCAA
- Professional
- Major Competition
- References
Shaquille walker olympic trials
Prep
Walker is African-American and born in Blue Island, Illinois. His family moved to Richmond Hill, Georgia when he was very young. Walker was raised Baptist. He converted to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints while in high school. He served a mission for the LDS Church in the Manchester England Mission. Walker won 2011 Georgia High School Association AAAA state track and field title in 800 meters in a time of 1:53.27. Walker won 2010 Georgia High School Association AAAA state track and field title in 800 meters in a time of 1:51.71.
NCAA
Walker finished third at the 2016 NCAA Championships. Walker finished third at the 2016 NCAA Indoor Championships. Walker finished fifth at the 2015 NCAA Championships. Walker finished tenth at the 2015 NCAA Indoor Championships. Walker is a three time Mountain Pacific Sports Federation track and field champion (Once as a member of the 4x400m relay team).
Professional
In June 2016, Walker signed a contract with Brooks Sports to represent their brand as a professional athlete. Walker placed 11th in 800 meters at 2016 United States Olympic Trials (track and field) in 1:47.93. Walker placed 6th in 800 meters at 2015 USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships in 1:46.60.
Major Competition
In the summer of 2015 Walker received the gold medal in 800 meters at the 2015 Summer Universiade.
