Marcelis Lynch

Bio

High School:  Parkview High School class of 2008
Athletic Accomplishments at Parkview:  Primarily an 800 meter runner, Marcelis showed wide range in high school as a track athlete.  He competed in every flat race from the 100 all the way to the mile.  Running a personal best of 1:52 in the 800 meters, the time was good for school, county, and regional records.  He was named Gwinnett County track male runner of the year in 2007 and 2008.  Also a three time state champion in the 800 meters.  His high school bests are:  100 meters 10.9, 200 meters 21.6, 400 meters 49.2, 800 meters 1:52, 1600 meters 4:21.  He also played football and basketball in addition to track and cross country.  SPC Athletic Accomplishments:  Just missed All-American honors at the NJCAA Indoor championships when he finished third in the 600 meter run.  He became an All-American at the outdoor championships as he anchored the 4x400 meter relay team to a second place finish.  He also finished fifth in the 800 meters at the NJCAA outdoor championships.  In 2009 Marcelis had season best times of:  1:50.41 in the 800 meter run, and 1:20.28 in the 600 meter run.  He also anchored the Texan 4x400 meter relay team to a school record time of 3:06.29 at the Texas Tech Invitational on May 7.  College Major:  History   Hobbies:  Sports   Personal:  Born December 3, 1989 in Atlanta, Georgia, Marcelis is the son of Frankie and Paula.  He has a nine year old brother, Marquis.  His favorite athletes are Randy Moss, Sean Taylor, and Ray Lewis.