Marc Sylvester

Marc Sylvester (born November 21, 1982) is an American middle-distance runner. He competed for Saint Ignatius High School, graduating in 2001, and collegiately for the Tennessee Volunteers.

Marc Sylvester
Personal information
NationalityAmerican
BornCleveland, Ohio
Height1.86 m (6 ft 1 in)
Sport
SportRunning
Event(s)800 metres
Achievements and titles
Personal best(s)800 m: 1:46.21 (2002)
Medal record
Men's athletics
Representing the  United States
NACAC U23 Championships
2004 Sherbrooke800 m

High school

In the spring of 2000 as a junior at Saint Ignatius, Sylvester suffered a partially collapsed lung at the regional meet which forced him to miss that season's state championships. Sylvester was able to recover from the injury in time to compete in the high school national championships a mere three weeks later, placing third in the 800 meters with a time of 1:49.69.[1] On July 11 of that year, Sylvester had the unique distinction of being honored by U.S. Representative Dennis Kucinich on Capitol Hill. In his remarks Rep. Kucinich stated, "I am inspired by his motivation, poise, and good sportsmanship on and off the playing field. Marc is the quintessential model of grace under pressure. I am impressed by such optimism and devotion. He is truly remarkable."[2]

During his senior season he set the OHSAA Boy's Division I record in the 800 meters, running a 1:48.93 in the state championships at Dayton's Welcome Stadium.[3]

College career

At the University of Tennessee, Sylvester was twice named an NCAA Division I Outdoor Track & Field All-American in the 800 meters – chosen for the 2002 and 2004 seasons.[4][5] He ran a personal best time of 1:46.21 in the 800 meters at the 2002 NCAA Division I Outdoor Championships, placing sixth. While in college he placed first in the 800 meters at the 2004 NACAC U-23 Championships as a competitor for the United States, running a 1:48.60 in a field that included future Vincentian Olympian Andy Grant.

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References
  1. A.J. Andrassy (June 1, 2001). "Marc Sylvester - He Runs Track". Milesplit.com. Retrieved July 26, 2016.
  2. "In Honor Of Marc Sylvester". Capitol Words. Archived from the original on August 8, 2016. Retrieved July 26, 2016.
  3. "State Records : Track and Field". Ohsaa.org. Retrieved July 26, 2016.
  4. http://www.ustfccca.org/assets/awards/div1/allamericans/d1_allamOT_2002.pdf
  5. http://www.ustfccca.org/assets/awards/div1/allamericans/d1_allamOT_2004.pdf
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