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Two-Time California State 400m Champion
Prep All-American
THIS YEAR: Jasmine Lee's versatility allows her to excel from the 100m on up to 400m, but she'll concentrate on the quarter for USC this spring.
HIGH SCHOOL: Lee was one of the most celebrated sprinters in the country during her time at Long Beach (Calf.) Poly high ... She was a two-time state champion in the 400m and a four-time All-American ... She ran a leg on Poly's national record-breaking 1600m relay and 800m relay squads (both indoor and outdoor) ... Her best marks were 52.52 for 400m, 23.3 for 200m and 11.5 for 100m ... A fine student, she was given a CIF Southern Section academic award for having a GPA of 3.5 or higher ... She graduated with high honors from Poly ... During her junior year, she defeated 2004 Olympic silver medalist Allyson Felix in the indoor 200m--the only runner to do so that year.
PERSONAL: Jasmine was born on Sept. 5, 1986 in Inglewood, Calif. ... She is an undeclared major at USC ... Her sports hero is Michael Johnson.
CAREER BESTS: 400m -- 52.52; 200m -- 23.3; 100m -- 11.5
