Emarkis Gunn can now focus on the next four years of his track and field career after signing with Texas Christian University. The Palm Beach Lakes senior visited the Fort Worth campus two weeks ago and decided he felt comfortable enough to pull the trigger with the Horned Frogs. He chose TCU over FAMU and FSU because of the program's rich tradition.
"They have a great program with a lot of success in the sprints especially the 400. I know in college the 400 meter hurdles will be my best event. I'll probably run the 400 and 4x400 relay during indoor. Also, TCU has a young team meaning they will be just as competitive for years to come.
Gunn, the 3A state champion in the 300 meter hurdles, admits his strength is in the longer distance. HIs personal best time of 36.83 is the best in Florida and sixth best in the country for 2011. He is looking forward to competing against Texas schools including Baylor, Texas A&M, and Texas. He says that environment will push him to work hard, reach his full potential, and achieve greatness.
"I want to run 49 seconds in the 400 meter hurdles. I'm looking to take an NCAA Championship in my run and I want to make the Olympic Trials next year."
Personal Bests
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110 Meter Hurdles 14.10
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300 Meter Hurdles 36.83
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55 Meter Hurdles 7.74
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Triple Jump 43-7
More on Emarkis (Athlete Profile)
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Boys Warrior of the Week: Emarkis Gunn (Article) Palm Beach Lakes is known for producing great hurdlers. In the mid 2000’s it was Lawrence Baker, then came current University of Florida freshman Eddie Lovett, and the latest era belonged to Emarkis Gunn. Gunn continued the tradition of state championships by winning the 300 hurdles in 36.83, one of the fastest times in the country in 2011. - 2011-05-25 08:58:00
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Emarkis Gunn/Malik Lewis, 300 Hurdles State Champ and Runner-Up (Video) 
The Palm Beach Lakes duo finished 1st and 2nd in the 300 hurdles. - 2011-05-06 00:0