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Marli Jessop (born 27 June 2003) is a British track and field athlete who competes in sprint hurdles.[1]
Early life[edit]
Jessop was initially keen on gymnastics before transitioning into athletics after her older sister Remi started competing.[2] They attended St Joan of Arc Catholic School, Rickmansworth.[3]
Career[edit]
In 2022, Jessop became South of England champion for the 60m hurdles and was runner-up in the U20 nationals championship. She also became the British University champion for 60m hurdles with a winning time of 8.28 seconds whilst still 18 years-old.[4][5] She was selected to compete in the British team for the 2022 World Athletics U20 Championships in Cali, Colombia.[6]
Jessop finished third at the UK national championships 100 metres hurdles in 2023.[2]
On 17 February 2024, she qualified for the final of the 60m hurdles at the senior UK national indoors championships in Birmingham. In the final she finished fourth in a time of 8.30 seconds.[7] On 23 February, she was runner-up to Abi Pawlett in the BUCS 60 hurdles at Sheffield with a PB of 8.25 seconds.
Personal life[edit]
Jessop studied Fine Art at Buckinghamshire New University.[8] In May 2022 her art work was exhibited in London at the Zari Gallery, as part of an The Art of the Athlete exhibition.[9]
References[edit]
- ^ "Marli Jessop". World Athletics. Retrieved 17 February 2024.
- ^ a b "The world is at sprint star Jessop's feet after UK champs bronze". The Telegraph and Argus. 13 July 2023. Retrieved 17 February 2024.
- ^ Gray, Harry (22 March 2018). "Athletics: St Joan of Arc School students Remi and Marli Jessop add to medal haul". Watford Observer. Retrieved 17 February 2024.
- ^ "BNU's rising athletics star Marli Jessop takes home brilliant bronze at BUCS Athletics Championships". Bucks.ac.uk. 4 May 2022. Retrieved 17 February 2024.
- ^ Smythe, Steve (February 22, 2022). "Jess Piasecki goes No.2 all-time among British marathoners – weekly round-up". Athletics Weekly. Retrieved 19 February 2024.
- ^ "Double selection delight for sprint hurdlers!". Voaac. Retrieved 17 February 2024.
- ^ "Live results and start lists for the 2024 British Athletics Indoor Championships". Watch Athletics. February 17, 2023. Retrieved 17 February 2024.
- ^ Curran, Abi (13 July 2023). "Community spirit inspiring young sprint star Jessop". Slough Observer. Retrieved 17 February 2024.
- ^ "Unique athlete art exhibition includes multi-talented hurdler Marli Jessop". England Athletics. 26 May 2022. Retrieved 17 February 2024.