Washington State University Athletics

Class: Sophomore Hometown: Federal Way, Washington High School: Federal Way High

Height: 5-9½ Event: Hurdles

HIGH SCHOOL CAREER. Earned six letters at Federal Way High...two as a wide receiver/defensive back on the football team...four in track for coach Sam Beesley...finished third in 300m hurdles (39.43) at 4A state championships as a sophomore...junior season ran PR time in 300m hurdles of 38.79...placed fifth at state in intermediate hurdles...senior year lowered 300m hurdles PR time to 37.41 in winning title at South Puget Sound League meet...that time is among top ten best in state records...broke 20-year old state record as member of 4x400m relay with time of 3:15...at 4A state championships finished seventh in 110m hurdles (16.24) and fourth in prelims of 300m hurdles but did not finish final...PR in high hurdles of 14.58 came at SPSL meet...ran for SeaTown Express Track Club and coach Eric Metcalf...finished 10th at Junior Olympics meet...finished 10th at USATF Junior National Championships.

PERSONAL. Born in August 1991 in Seattle...parents are Rick and Paris Shelby...older sisters Caramel and Lisa...member of Pacific Islander Club...most AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) Awards...minority mentor...interested in pursuing a career as a physical therapist.

SHELBY'S BESTS
110m Hurdles - 14.58
300m Hurdles - 37.41