Marisa Howard

Marisa Howard ( Marisa Vander Malle, born August 10, 1992) is an American athlete who specializes in the 3000 metres steeplechase. She won the silver medal in the women's 3000 metres steeplechase at the 2019 Pan American Games held in Lima, Peru. Representing Team USA, Howard placed 4th in 3000 m steeplechase at the 2023 Pan American Games.

In 2024, Howard qualified for the Olympic Games in Paris by placing third at the 2024 U.S. Olympic Trials in the 3000 meters steeplechase.

Professional
Howard became a Boise State University cross country/track coach, then a school nurse in Boise.

NCAA
Marisa Vander Malle become Marisa Howard while a Boise State Broncos in the summer of 2013. Howard is a 3-time NCAA Division 1 All-American distance runner and turned professional after her podium finish at 2015 NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships in the steeplechase. Howard finished her Boise State career with four individual Mountain West Championships titles and 11 All-Mountain West Conference Championships honors.