- Merrecia James
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Merrecia James 
College University of Maryland Eastern Shore / GC Foster Conference MEAC Sport Track and field Position middle distance Class Alumni Major Exercise Science Nickname Merr Merr Height 5 ft 5 in (1.65 m) Weight 120 lb (54 kg) Nationality Jamaica Born September 15, 1986
Portland, JamaicaHigh school Port Antonio High Merrecia James (born September 15, 1986) is a track and field middle distance athlete, competing collegiately for the University of Maryland Eastern Shore. She is the daughter of Merle Stewart and William James of Jamaica. She has six brothers and two sisters. Represented Jamaica at the North American Central American Caribbean (NACAC) cross country meet in 2004, 2005 and 2006,winning the bronze medal, in 2005 the world half marathon championships in Edmonton Canada and in 2006 the world cross country championship in Fukuoka,Japan. Finish 2nd for Jamaica at the CAC reggae half marathon in a time of 1.28;08.
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Early life and career
James was raised by a single parent in the rural community of Portland, Jamaica. She attended Port Antonio High School, where she earned 9 CXC's in a variety of subjects and earned a scholarship to G.C. Foster college. In college, she earned a certificate in Physical Education in 2004. Also in 2004, she was admitted, with the intent to pursue a degree in Exercise Science and Physical Therapy, to the University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) on a full athletic scholarship, where she has achieved success as a middle distance runner. As a UMES Hawk, she has consistently placed 1st in cross-country, 800m, 1500m, mile, and 5000m races in the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference, as well as qualifying for Division I NCAA national indoor and outdoor championships in 2007-2008. Additionally, she was a COSIDA All-American in 2007 for her academic and athletic achievements.[1]
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Major Achievements
Year Competition Event Result 2006 MEAC Cross-Country Championship 5000 m 2nd Division I Mid Atlantic Region Cross Country Championship 6000 m 59th 2007 MEAC Indoor Championships 3000 m 1st mile 1st 800 m 1st MEAC Outdoor Championships 5000 m 1st 1500 m 1st 800 m 1st Division I East Regional 800 m 11th MEAC Cross-Country Championships 5000 m 1st Division I Mid-Atlantic Regional Cross Country 6000 m 49th 2008 MEAC Indoor Championships mile 1st 3000 m 1st 800 m 1st MEAC Outdoor Championships 5000 m 1st 1500 m 1st 800 m 2nd Division I East Regional 800 m 5th NCAA Outdoor Championships 800 m 11 Personal Bests
Cross-country Year Event Result 2007 6000 m 21:49 2008 5000 m 17:50 Indoor Year Event Result 2008 800 m 2:07.18 2008 mile 5:01.00 2008 3000 m 10:06 Outdoor Year Event Result 2008 800 m 2:05.49 2009 1500 m 4:27.29 2007 5000 m 17:41.11 References
- ^ "Outdoor Track and Field". University of Maryland Eastern Shore. http://umeshawks.cstv.com/sports/c-otrack/mdes-c-otrack-body.html. Retrieved 2008-07-29.
- "Outdoor Track and Field". University of Maryland Eastern Shore. http://umeshawks.cstv.com/sports/c-otrack/mdes-c-otrack-body.html. Retrieved 2008-07-29.
Categories:- 1985 births
- Living people
- University of Maryland Eastern Shore alumni
- Jamaican middle distance runners
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