Poppy Lawman
THIS YEAR: An exciting newcomer who could develop into a key contributor as early as this year, freshman Poppy Lawman is loaded with potential ... Has speed and endurance ... Has a promising future that could include All-America honors.
HIGH SCHOOL: Ran 2 seasons of cross country and track & field at The King's Academy in Sunnyvale, Calif. ... Was a 2-time state qualifier in cross country, finishing 20th in the 2008 Division IV meet with a 19:11 on the 5K Woodward Park course, and 36th in the 2007 Division IV meet with a 20:00 ... Registered a 19:02 to finish 14th at the 2008 Adidas Cross Country Classic in Portland, Ore. ... In track & field registered lifetimes bests of 2:18 in the 800 and 5:25 in the 1600 ... As a senior captured All-West Bay Athletic League first-team team recognition in both cross country and track & field ... Attended Valley Christian High in San Jose for her first 2 years but competed in cross country and track & field only during her freshman season ... Ran the opening leg on Valley's 2006 CIF 4x400-meter relay champion ... Did not compete in sports as a sophomore.
PERSONAL: Born in Basingstoke, United Kingdom ... Parents are Gary (engineer) and Kara (psychiatrist) Lawman ... Has 3 brothers (Ben, Josh, Daniel) ... Majoring in graphic design/studio art.
