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Athlete of the Week
Lauren Petersen fast on her feet
Accomplishment: Galt High senior runner Lauren Petersen not only took first place in the Sac-Joaquin Subsection Division I cross country championships last weekend, she was more than half a minute faster than the runner-up.

Her time of 18:55 in the three-mile race not only secured her individual title, but also helped Galt to a first-place finish in the team standings as well.
The performance was good enough for the Warriors to qualify for the Sac-Joaquin Section meet Saturday at Folsom High School. If Petersen and the Warriors can finish as one of the top three teams in sections, they will advance to the state meet as a team for the first time in the history of the program.
Family: Diane and Bruce Petersen, parents; two sisters.
Favorite sport: Cross country. "It is just fun all around. It's hard practice, but it is just one race and you are done," Petersen said.
Favorite athlete: (American Olympic swimmer) Natalie Coughlin. "She is one of my favorite swimmers to watch."
Favorite hobbies: Running and swimming. Petersen swims year-round for the Lodi City Swim Club and is a member of the running club Pacific United in Elk Grove. "I also enjoy my ceramics class. I am in advanced ceramics," Petersen said.
Favorite subject: Ceramics. Petersen said she is working on making big composite pieces right now, including some that are 19 inches tall.
Would like to meet: Natalie Coughlin.
Crowning achievement: Placing 20th at last year's state cross country meet. "It was a really hard race, but it was a lot of fun," Petersen said.
Plans: Petersen plans to attend college and continue running.
The Athlete of the Week is selected by the News-Sentinel sports staff. Nominations are gladly accepted. Peterson will receive a T-shirt courtesy of Lodi Sporting Goods for being selected.

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