Marlon Shirley (born April 21, 1978)[1][2] is a paralympic athlete gold medalist from the United States competing mainly in category T44 events.

While living in an orphanage in Boulder City, Nevada, he was involved in a lawnmower accident which resulted in his left foot amputation.

This turning point in his life was made even more remarkable because Marlon attended the event with a fractured leg bone.

He was able to defend his 100m title in 2004 Summer Paralympics where he also competed and won a silver in the 200m, and a bronze in long jump.

He competed in just the 100m at the 2008 Summer Paralympics, after battling several injuries and surgeries, but was unable to defend his title, due to a ruptured Achilles mid-race.