Marie Lawrence
Reno High School
Impact Statement
“I like cross country because every race is different. It’s not just running in circles. It can be hilly, flat, fast—anything,” -Marie Lawrence
Biography
Lawrence finished fifth in the Foot Locker Girls National championship in 2006 and was the highest placing senior, after posting runnerup finishes as a freshman, sophomore and junior. She earned Athletes Only Athlete of the Week honors twice last fall.
A three-time Class 4A state cross country champion, Lawrence led Reno to the state track and field title this spring by sweeping the 800, 1,600 and 3,200 meters for the third time, ending her career with 11 individual state championships, five relay titles and four state records. She finished 10th in the 3,000-meter steeplechase in the Under-20 World Championships and is the national high school record holder in the 2,000 and 3,000 meters. She will attend the University of Washington.
While at the University of Washington Lawrence was named second team All-Pac-10 team as a freshman.
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