| Medal record | ||
|---|---|---|
| Women'sAthletics | ||
Representingthe United States | ||
| Pan American Games | ||
 | 1979 San Juan | High Jump |
Pamela Ann Spencer-Marquez (born October 8, 1957) is a retiredhigh jumper from theUnited States, who set her personal best on 1981-08-28, jumping 1.97 metres at a meet inBrussels,Belgium. She competed for her native country at the1984 Summer Olympics inLos Angeles, California, finishing in eleventh place (1.85 metres).
Spencer grew up inGreat Falls, Montana and attendedGreat Falls High School where she set state records in the high jump. She later attendedSeattle Pacific University andCalifornia State University, Northridge where she graduated in 1983.[1]
Spencer is a two-time national champion (1981 and 1984), and was a member of the 1976 and of the 1980 Olympic Teams which was unable to compete due to the1980 Summer Olympics boycott. She did receive one of 461Congressional Gold Medals created especially for the spurned athletes.[2] In 1981, she raised the American record twice, up to her personal best of 1.97 m. Spencer was also a member of the 1984 U.S. Olympic Team.[1]
Pam married Eric Marquez in 1982 and they have two children. They currently reside inNorthridge, CA.
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | ||||
| 1976 | Olympic Games | Montreal, Canada | 27th (q) | 1.70 m |
| 1979 | Pan American Games | San Juan, Puerto Rico | 2nd | 1.87 m |
| 1981 | World Cup | Rome, Italy | 3rd | 1.92 m |
| 1984 | Olympic Games | Los Angeles, United States | 11th | 1.85 m |
| Sporting positions | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by | Women's High Jump Best Year Performance 1981 | Succeeded by |
| Preceded by | USA National High Jump Champion 1981 | Succeeded by |
| Preceded by | USA National High Jump Champion 1984 | Succeeded by |
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