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Integral to understanding Lauren Green’s dedication and drive is a large white board reading “55.31” in a bold font.
The number represents the state record for the New Mexico women’s track and field 400 meter dash. It signified another challenge for Green to conquer. Heading into her senior year at Volcano Vista High School in Albuquerque, N.M., Green wrote the number of seconds down and sent it to sprints coach Del Jenkins, determined to etch her name in the record books.