Mechelle Lewis represented the United States at the 2008 Summer Olympic Games in Beijing, China.
14 Facts About Mechelle Lewis
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Mechelle Lewis competed on the 4x100 meter relay together with Angela Williams, Torri Edwards and Lauryn Williams.
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Mechelle Lewis really came into her own as an athlete at Oxon Hill High School.
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Mechelle Lewis was the 300m regional champion and the MVP of her high school indoor and outdoor track team three years in a row.
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Mechelle Lewis made the Prince George's County All-County Team three years as well as the All-Metropolitan team, representing the best select few athletes in the Maryland, DC, and Northern Virginia area.
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Mechelle Lewis kept busy off the track as well, winning Homecoming queen her senior year and operating in her role as the Senior Class Vice President.
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Mechelle Lewis enjoyed playing in the band, mastering both the flute and the oboe.
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Mechelle Lewis attended the University of South Carolina, from 1998 to 2004 where she obtained her bachelor's degree and master's degrees in Mass Communications.
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Mechelle Lewis held the school record in the 55m for two years with a time of 6.84s.
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Mechelle Lewis accompanied the team to the White House to meet President Bush for the honor.
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Mechelle Lewis was honored as one of the 2002 "Top 25 Most Promising Minority Students" in the country from the American Advertising Federation during her senior year.
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Mechelle Lewis is excited about her new role as she gears up for the 2011 season.
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Mechelle Lewis enjoys hosting and speaking at events, participating in fitness clinics, and advocating for healthy-living awareness.
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Mechelle Lewis's mission is to enable individuals to be transformed throughout their mind, body and spirit by providing essential knowledge and exposure to prepare individuals to live overall healthy lives.