Vanessa Jules (2024) - Marshall Athletics Hall of Fame

Vanessa Jules

Induction:
2024
Class:
2013

Vanessa Jules is one of the most decorated athletes in Marshall history, regardless of sport. The Silver Spring, Maryland, native saved her best year for her last when she was named as an All-American and USA Championship qualifier in the Heptathlon in 2013. In addition to those honors, Jules was named the Mid-Atlantic Region Field Athlete of the Year, the C-USA Field Athlete of the Year, a 2013 Conference USA Champion and First-Team selection. Throughout the course of her career, Jules set the bar high for Marshall track & field, becoming a three-time National Qualifier in the High Jump (2011-13) while also being a national qualifier in the 100-meter hurdles. Jules also has the school record for several events, including the Indoor 300-meter dash, Outdoor 200-meter dash, Indoor and Outdoor High Jumps, Pentathlon, Heptathlon, 60-meter hurdles and 100-meter hurdles.