St. John's University Athletics
2007-08 Women's Track and Field Roster
Maxcine Foster
- Height:
- 5-8
- Class:
- Senior
- High School:
- Lewisville
- Hometown:
- Westmoreland, Jamaica
- Prev School:
- G.C. Foster
As A Junior In 2005-06: Indoor - won the bronze medal at the BIG EAST Championships in the 400-meters for All-BIG EAST honors, clocking in at 55.73 seconds ... member of the 4x400-meter relay team that won the gold at the BIG EAST Championships ... named All-ECAC for second place finish in the 400-meters at the ECAC Championships, crossing the line in 54.39 seconds ... recorded a 24.50 seconds performance in the 200-meters at the NYU Fast Track Invitational ... Outdoor - did not compete due to injury.
At G.C. Foster: Participated in the intercollegiate championship 2003-2005 as a member of the first place 4x400-meter and the second place 4x100-meter relay teams ... first finisher overall in the intercollegiate championship ...placed sixth in the high jump, 4x400-meter relay and 400-meter dash
At Lewisville: Named Girl of the Year ... was fourth at the 2003 Boys and Girls Championship in the 400-meters at 54.72 ... also competed in the long jump with a distance of 19 feet, 4 inches ... placed second at the 2003 PanAm Games in the 4x400-meter and fourth in the 400-meter with a time of 54.68 seconds, which was a Lewisville record ... also recorded an 11.8 second performance in the 100-meter dash and a 24.8 second mark in the 200-meter dash.
Personal: Daughter of Yvonne Thomas-Ewan ... born July 20, 1984 in Black River, St. Elizabeth, Jamaica ... has one sister, Ann-Marie (31) and one brother, Errol (33) ... a sports management major with a minor in business ... set a personal goal to make the 2008 Olympic team and win the NCAA 400-meter dash.
Off the Track:
Nickname: "Beast"
Most Thrilling Moment In Her Athletic Career: Wearing the colors of Jamaica and competing at the Pan Am games in Barbados on my birthday, while running to a second place finish in the 4x400-meter relay and a personal best 54.68 seconds (at the time) in the 400-meter (placing fourth), while setting my high school record.
Most Influential Person In Her Athletic Career: Coach Harrison.
What It Means To Wear the St. John's Uniform: To prove that you are the best athlete and will do whatever it takes to make St. John's and my coaches proud. I want to prove to everyone that St. John's is one of the best universities and I am happy and excited to be a part of this team.
Favorite TV Show: Reba
Favorite Movie: Sarfina
Favorite Book: Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
Favorite Pro Athlete: Veronica Campbell
Favorite Song: "Can't Stop A Man From Trying" by Beres Hammond