Shawanna White

Marathon Statistics

• First Marathon: 2011 Albany Snickers Marathon - Time: 3.12.23
• First Sub Three-Hour Marathon: 2011 Kiawah Island Marathon - Time: 2.55.30
• Fastest Marathon: 2018 One City Marathon - Time: 2.45.19
• Number of Marathons Completed: 25
• Number Open Marathon Wins: 7
• Number of Open Marathons Places: 19
• Number of Master Division Wins: 1
• Number of Master Division Places: 1
• Number of Age Group Awards: 3

Hometown: Atlanta, Georgia

Current Residence: Columbia, South Carolina

D. M. Therrell High School Highlights

• Graduated in 1998
• Fifth place in 3A state for 800 meters as a senior.
• 1997-1998 Coca Cola Award for Outstanding Accomplishment in Academics and Athletic Performance

University of West Georgia Highlights

• Graduated in 2004
• Four-time All Gulf- South Conference for Cross-country
• Placed 2nd in Gulf-South Conference in 2001 for Cross-country

Post Collegiate Sports Highlights:

• Sixth fastest US-born Black female marathoner
• Most sub three-hour marathons for US-born Black female marathoners
• South Carolina Top 25 Female Runner of All Time (#12)
• South Carolina State record holder in the 40 to 44 year old age group for 5K (17:28) and 15K (55:03)
• Two-time USATF South Carolina Runner of the Year (2016 & 2017)
• 2020 USATF Masters South Carolina Runner of the Year
• Seven-time Marathon Winner

Coaching Highlights

• Has been teaching for fifteen years.
• Currently a physical education teacher at St. Matthews K through 8^th grades.
• Previously coached youth track (7-13) at DATE Academy for eight years.

Feelings/Statements about being inducted

I am grateful to receive this honor and I hope it inspires more Black Americans to take up distance running.