NM Milesplit Athlete Spotlight: Lauren Martinez

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Eldorado's highflying Lauren Martinez has lofty goals as she leaves her mark in New Mexico Track and Field's Record Book. Photo courtesy of Sean Anthony.

Lauren Martinez, Eldorado High School

Pole Vault State Record Holder, 3 time State Champion

This series is meant to highlight the importance or historical significance of a current high school track & field standout. Our current athlete is Lauren Martinez of the Eldorado Eagles, and in her case, she is a historically marvelous New Mexico track & field athlete. As the state's preeminent pole vault champion, Lauren Martinez is in a class by herself. Martinez first won a state championship as a freshman in 2012, with a winning height of 10-9. The following year, as a sophomore, Martinez broke the state record with an 11-9 vault. During her junior season, she improved upon her state record by clearing 12-3. Martinez also scored in the Long jump (2nd), Triple Jump (3rd), 4x400m (2nd), and 4x100m (3rd). Her performance at the 2014 Track an...