St. John's University Athletics
2013-14 Women's Track and Field Roster
Amber Allen
- Class:
- Senior
- High School:
- Passaic Tech
- Hometown:
- Paterson, N.J.
- Prev School:
- South Carolina
At South Carolina: Qualified and participated in the NCAA Outdoor Track & Field Championships as a member of the Gamecocks in 2012 and 2011 ... posted a personal-best time of 58.45 seconds in the 400-meter hurdles in the preliminary round of the 2012 SEC Outdoor Championships ... earned All-America honors as a member of South Carolina[apos]s 4x400-meter relay at the 2011 NCAA Championships ... placed 20th in the 400-meters at the 2011 SEC Indoor Championships in a personal-best time of 55.56 seconds.
At Passaic Tech: New Jersey State Champion in the 400-meter hurdles at 58.44, the second-fastest high school time in the country ... Two-Time New Jersey State Champion in the 400-meter hurdles ... Top times of 55.32 in the 400-meter dash and 24.80 in the 200-meter dash ... Swept sprints at the 2010 Passaic County Championships with wins in the 55, 300 and 600.
Personal:Transfered to St. John[apos]s from the University of South Carolina ... has one sibling, Breaisha (17), who attends Passaic County Technical Institute ... enjoys sleeping, reading, singing, relaxing and bowling ... plans on becoming a social worker after graduating from St. John[apos]s ... was a four-year captain at Passaic Tech ... likes to listen to music before a race ... lists her grandmother as the most influential person in her athletic careeer ... chose St. John[apos]s to be closer to home and to work with Coach Hurt.
Off the Track
Favorite Book: Twilight Series by Stephenie Meyer
Favorite TV Show: Marrying the Game
Favorite food:crab legs
Favorite Pro Athlete:Sanya Richards-Ross