05/12/2013
The No. 5 women's track and field earned a runner-up finish at the Pac-12 Championships while the men finished in seventh place.
Arizona
2004 (Sophomore): Returns as one of the top sprinters for the Arizona women... Will play a big role for the Wildcats at the conference and national meets... 2003 (Freshman): Showed consistent improvement throughout the season... Qualified for the first-ever NCAA West Regional after running a personal best time of 11.80 in the 100 meters at the Pac-10 Championships... Member of the 4x100m national qualifying relay team.
High School
San Clemente High School, San Clemente, Calif.: Earned four varsity letters in track & field... Named team captain for one year... Won the team's Most Valuable Athlete award three years... Earned all-league honors three times, as well as all-region honors twice... 2001 and 2002 CIF finalist... Master's Meet qualifier in the 100m and 200m... Undefeated in dual meets in the 100m and 200m from 2000-2002... 2001 Orange County 100m and 200m champion... Named to the L.A. Times first team in the 100m and 200m in 2001 and 2002... School record-holder in the 100m (11.93) and 200m (24.32).
Personal
Marquita D. Taylor... Born 12-3-83, in Los Angeles, Calif... Daughter of James and Sharon Taylor... Has one brother, Montel, and one sister, Jasmine... Enjoys reading and listening to music... Pursuing a degree in business with plans to work in sports marketing after college.
