Local Track Star goes Pro

Cape Girardeau native and Track and Field standout, William Shell, has signed a professional contract with Brooks for the 2015 professional track season and has been selected to receive the Special Achievement Ward from the Missouri Sports Hall of fame this year for being named 2014 CoSIDA/Capital One All-American of the Year. Other achivements include:

4X NCAA All-American in the 400m

2014 USATFCCCA Central Region Athlete of the Year

2X NCAA Elite 89

4X NCAA Academic All-American

5X MIAA Conference Champion

9X MIAA All-Conference

MIAA Conference Record Holder in 400m

2013 Ranked 38th in the nation at 400m according to Track and Field News

2013 Jayhawk Classic 400m Champion

2014 Jayhawk Classic 400m Champion

2013 KU Relays 400m Collegiate Runner-Up

2014 KU Relays 400m Collegiate Champion

2013 and 2014 CoSIDA/Capital One Academic All-American First Team

William ran collegiately for Southwest Baptist University and is currently attending SBU pursuing his Doctorate in physical therapy

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