Lauren Jimison
THIS YEAR: An outstanding newcomer, freshman Lauren Jimison is coming off an strong debut cross country season in which she displayed great potential for her distance running career ... Is likely to excel in the 5000- and 10,000-meters ... Could press for All-American recognition even as a freshman ... Solidifies the Cougar distance program as one of the best and deepest in the NAIA.
CROSS COUNTRY: Put together an excellent freshman campaign as the Cougars’ No. 5 runner ... Was a key figure in helping Azusa Pacific capture its first-ever NAIA national championship in cross country ... Earned All-Golden State Athletic Conference recognition by finishing ninth in the conference meet with a season 5K best of 18:09, the 12th fastest time in program history and the second fastest by a freshman ... Was 48th at the NAIA Championship Meet.
HIGH SCHOOL: Was a prominent figure in track & field and cross country at Capital Christian High in Sacramento, Calif. ... Started the girls’ cross country program at Capital Christian ... Was a 3-time Golden Empire League and 2-time CIF Sac-Joaquin cross country champion ...Also competed in 3 state meets, best showing was as a senior when she finished 14th in the 2007 Division IV meet, clocking a 19:13 on the Woodward Park course ... As a 2006 junior, finished 30th in the state division V meet with a time of 20:18 ... Finished 54th as a 2005 sophomore at the state meet with a 21:07 ... Also ran 3 seasons of track & field where she was a multiple Golden Empire League champion and as a senior was fifth at CIFs in the 3200 meters.
PERSONAL: Born July 12, 1990 in Sacramento, Calif. ... Parents are Lee (school superintendent) and Pam Jimison (teacher) ... Has one younger brother (Brett) ... Majoring in youth ministry with a minor in psychology ... Would like to become a missionary ... Enjoys hiking and the outdoors.
