Lauren Smith Class: Sophomore Hometown: Lake Jackson, Texas High School: Brazoswood, Texas (Clute, Texas) Height / Weight: 5-3 / 97 Event: Distance Birthdate: 03/03/1991

HIGH SCHOOL

Brazoswood High School, Clute, Texas: Was a school MVP all four year of her high school campaign...Was the 2007 State 5A Cross Country Champion...Atwo-time Footlocker Finalist (2007-2008)...Three-time state cross country medalist...Finished third in the 3200-meters twiceat the Texas State Meet...Holdsthe school records in the 1600-, 3200-, 2 mile (XC)and 5000-meters...Was the Houston Chronicle's Cross Country Runner of the Year in 2006 and 2007...Holds the United States Age 15 record in the half-marathon with a time of 1 hour and 21 minutes...

PERSONAL

Lauren Elizabeth Smith...Born March 3, 1991 to Susan and David Smith in Lake Jackson, Texas...Enjoys running, biking, skating and kneeboarding...Also plays soccer, basketball, softball, tennis and and competed in gymnastics and cheerleading...Came to Arizona for the coaches and weather...

PERSONAL BESTS

5k: 17:27; 3200-meters: 10:43; 1600-meters: 5:01