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Boys Track & Field - Maryland

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BOYS TRACK & FIELD

Shyheim Wright

HUR
NORTHWEST HS
GERMANTOWN, MARYLAND
SENIOR
Height: 6-FOOT-2
Press Release

Peak Performance

13.92 seconds

110-meter high hurdles

37.28 seconds

300-meter hurdles

22 feet, 6 inches

Long jump
“In my opinion, he is the greatest hurdler in Montgomery County history and on the short list of greatest track and field athletes in county and state history. Shyheim was willing to do whatever it took to make his team better. His influence on his teammates was noticeable, as his standard of excellence applied to his whole team. Not to sound cliché, but as an opposing coach, I'm happy to see him go. But as a fan of track and field, I will miss watching him compete. On a great team, he stood out.”
Seann Pelkey
Head Coach
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Athletic Excellence

The 6-foot-2, 155-pound senior swept the 110-meter hurdles with a time of 13.92 seconds and the 300-meter hurdles in 37.28 at the Class 4A state meet this past season, leading the Jaguars to the state title as a team. A First Team All-Met selection as nam

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Academic Achievement

Wright has maintained a 3.26 GPA in the classroom.

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Exemplary Character

In addition to donating his time as a youth track instructor, he has served as part of a team that helps maintain the school grounds. He has also volunteered locally with underprivileged youth during the holidays and at the YMCA.