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Shani Marks

Shani Marks

USAUSAWomen
Birth dateAug 24, 1980
Height1.70 m
Weight66 kg

Shani Marks (Johnson) (born August 24, 1980) is an American athlete who competes in the triple jump. Marks finished first at the U.S. Olympic Trials to qualify for the 2008 Summer Olympics.

Marks was a state champion at Apple Valley High School and graduated in 1998. Marks was the USA Indoor Champion in the triple jump in 2005 and 2007 and the USA Outdoor Champion in 2006 and 2007. She finished seventh at the 2006 World Cup, and also competed at the 2007 World Championships and the 2008 World Indoor Championships without reaching the final.

Her personal best distance is 14.38 metres, achieved at the 2008 Olympic Trials. At the Olympics, she ranked 13th in the qualifying round with a jump of 13.44 m.

Key facts
Triple Jump
14.38
#151 all-time
400 m hurdles
58.53
2009 season best
13.77
Apr 17, 2009 · Olympiastadion, Berlin (GER)
2009 season best
Last competition
IAAF World Championships
Aug 15, 2009 · 13.67
IAAF World Championships
Age
46 years old

As of Sep 18, 2026: Triple Jump 14.38 (#151 all-time), 400 m hurdles 58.53, 2009 season best 13.77 (Apr 17, 2009, Olympiastadion, Berlin (GER)) · Last competition: IAAF World Championships, Aug 15, 2009, 13.67 · 46 years old

PB

Personal bests

24.88*
55.53
58.53
5.83
14.38
#151 all-time
7.95
56.20

* Wind-assisted (> 2.0 m/s)

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2009
TJ
13.77+2.5Apr 17, 2009
↓
Azusa Bryan Clay Invitational
2008
TJ
14.38+1.4Jun 29, 2008
↓
Eugene, OR (USA)
2007
TJ
14.08+0.3Jun 21, 2007
↓
US Championships
2006
TJ
13.89-0.2Jun 23, 2006
↓
Indianapolis, IN (USA)
2005
TJ
13.65-Feb 27, 2005
↓
US Indoor Championships
2004
TJ
13.62+3.0Jul 9, 2004
↓
Sacramento, CA (USA)
2003
TJ
13.79+1.3Apr 25, 2003
↓
Des Moines, IA (USA)
2003
400m
55.53-Feb 15, 2003
↑
Ames, IA (USA) (i)
2003
400m-short-track
56.20-Feb 1, 2003-Cedar Falls, IA (USA) (i)
2003
400mH
58.53-May 3, 2003
↑
Iowa City, IA (USA)
2002
TJ
13.04-May 19, 2002
↓
Madison, WI (USA)
2002
200m
24.88+3.0Apr 19, 2002-Claremont, CA (USA)
2002
400m
56.65-Mar 22, 2002
↑
Houston, TX (USA)
2002
400mH
58.68-May 19, 2002
↑
Madison, WI (USA)
2001
60m
7.95-Jan 20, 2001-Minneapolis, MN (USA) (i)
2001
TJ
12.74-Feb 25, 2001
↓
West Lafayette, IN (USA) (i)
2001
400m
55.92-May 4, 2001
↑
Minneapolis, MN (USA)
2001
400mH
59.67-May 20, 2001
↑
Bloomington, IN (USA)
2000
LJ
5.83-Feb 26, 2000-Minneapolis, MN (USA) (i)
2000
400m
56.14-May 20, 2000
↑
Iowa City, IA (USA)

2009

8 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
TJ
13.67+0.3Aug 15IAAF World Championships
TJ
13.14+3.5Jun 26USA Championships, Eugene, OR
TJ
13.41+0.1Jun 6Walnut Jim Bush Southern Cal USATF Ch., Walnut, CA
TJ
13.04+0.0May 8Minneapolis Gopher Open, Minneapolis, MN
TJ
13.32-Apr 25Des Moines Drake Relays, Des Moines, IA
TJ
13.63+0.8Apr 18Walnut Mt.SAC Relays, Walnut, CA - Invitational Events
TJ
13.77+2.5Apr 17Azusa Bryan Clay Invitational
TJ
12.99-Jan 24Minneapolis Jack Johnson Classic, Minneapolis, MN (i)

2008

14 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
TJ
13.44-Aug 15The XXIX Olympic Games, National Stadium, Beijing
TJ
13.46-0.1Jul 20Heusden-Zolder KBC Night of Athletics, Heusden-Zolder
TJ
14.38+1.4Jun 29USA Olympic Team Trials, Eugene, OR
TJ
14.34+2.1Jun 27USA Olympic Team Trials, Eugene, OR
TJ
14.30+0.8Jun 13Chula Vista OTC Jumps Meet, Chula Vista, CA
TJ
13.88+0.0May 24Provo High Performence Sprint and Power Meet, Provo, UT
TJ
14.23+1.3May 24Provo High Performance Sprint and Power Meet, Provo, UT
TJ
13.78+0.0May 15La Crosse Last Chance Qualifier, La Crosse, WI
TJ
13.95+2.1May 10Modesto California Invitational Relays, Modesto, CA
TJ
13.81+3.7Apr 26Des Moines Drake Relays, Des Moines, IA
TJ
13.93+3.2Apr 20Walnut Mt. SAC Relays Inv., Walnut, CA
TJ
14.17+1.9Apr 18Azusa Pacific Invitational, Azusa, CA
TJ
13.33-Mar 7Valencia IAAF World Indoor Championships
TJ
13.87-Feb 24US Indoor Championships

2007

13 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
TJ
13.90+0.0Aug 29IAAF World Championships
TJ
13.90-Aug 25IAAF World Championships
TJ
13.92+0.0Jul 27Rio de Janeiro Pan American Games, Rio de Janeiro
TJ
14.08+0.3Jun 21US Championships
TJ
13.91+2.4Jun 2Provo High Performance Sprint and Power Meet, Provo, UT
TJ
14.06+2.4Jun 1Provo High Performance Sprint and Power Meet, Provo, UT
TJ
13.71+4.0Jun 1Provo High Performance Sprint and Power Meet, Provo, UT
TJ
13.30-May 17La Crosse NCAA Qualifer, La Crosse, WI
TJ
13.60+3.4May 5Modesto Relays Invitational, Modesto, CA
TJ
13.35+2.2Apr 28Des Moines Drake Relays Univ./Coll., Des Moines, IA
TJ
13.11+0.3Apr 14Athens Spec Towns Invitational, Athens, GA
TJ
13.56-Feb 25US Indoor Championships
TJ
13.05-Feb 10Ames ISU Classic, Ames, IA (i)

2006

10 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
TJ
13.79+0.6Sep 16Athina IAAF World Cup, Olympic Stadium, Athina
TJ
13.89-0.2Jun 23US Championships, Indianapolis, IN
TJ
13.44+0.0Jun 4Los Angeles USATF West Region Ch., Los Angeles, CA
TJ
13.15-May 18La Crosse NCAA Qualifier, La Crosse, WI
TJ
13.20+1.2Apr 28Des Moines Drake Relays Univ/Coll, Des Moines, IA
TJ
13.06+0.9Apr 14Walnut Mt. SAC Relays University/Open, Walnut, CA
TJ
13.64-Feb 26US Indoor Championships
TJ
13.10-Feb 11Ames ISU Classic, Ames, IA (i)
TJ
13.48-Jan 28Cedar Falls UNI Invitational, Cedar Falls, IA (i)
TJ
13.22-Jan 21Minneapolis USA Jack Johnson Classic, Minneapolis, MN (i)

2005

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
TJ
12.49-2.3Jun 26US Championships, Carson, CA
TJ
12.67-0.1Jun 5Los Angeles Jim Bush/SoCal USATF Ch., Los Angeles, CA
TJ
13.27+2.3Apr 29Des Moines Drake Relays University/Coll., Des Moines, IA
TJ
12.03+2.8Apr 17Walnut Mt. SAC Relays Invitational, Walnut, CA
TJ
13.65-Feb 27US Indoor Championships
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Honours

🥇

USA Olympic Team Trials

Triple Jump

2008
5

Rio de Janeiro Pan American Games

Triple Jump

2007
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US Championships

Triple Jump

2007
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US Indoor Championships

Triple Jump

2007
5

Rio de Janeiro Pan American Games

Triple Jump

2007
7

Athina IAAF World Cup

Triple Jump

2006
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US Championships

Triple Jump

2006
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US Indoor Championships

Triple Jump

2005
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Shani Marks's Triple Jump personal best?

Shani Marks's Triple Jump personal best is 14.38, set on Jun 29, 2008 in Eugene, OR (USA), #151 on the all-time list.

Which events does Shani Marks compete in?

Shani Marks competes in the Triple Jump and 400 m hurdles.

How did Shani Marks perform in 2009?

2009 season best: 13.77, set on Apr 17, 2009 in Olympiastadion, Berlin (GER). Last competition: IAAF World Championships on Aug 15, 2009, 13.67.