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James Mwaura

Distance Runner
LINCOLN HS
TACOMA, WASHINGTON
SENIOR
Height: 5-FOOT-7
Press Release

Peak Performance

1st - 14:48.3

3A State Championship

1st - 15:06.8

NXN Northwest

4th

NXN Final
“I’ve been the head coach here for 22 years and I have never had a more accomplished runner. But even better than his times and performances is his character. James is very humble, thoughtful, considerate and an excellent leader.”
Duane Lee
Lincoln Coach
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Athletic Excellence

The 5-foot-7, 130-pound senior raced to the Class 3A individual state championship this past season with a time of 14:48.3. Mwaura also won the Nike Cross Nationals Northwest Regional championships in 15:06.8 and placed fourth nationally at the NXN Final, earning First Team All-American status. He also earned victories at the prestigious Nike BorderClash, the Fort Steilacoom Invitational, the Nike Portland XC Invitational and the Pierce County League championships.

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Academic Achievement

Mwaura has maintained a B average in the classroom. He remains undecided upon a collegiate destination.

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Exemplary Character

A devoted member of his church community, Mwaura has volunteered locally on behalf of community clean-up initiatives.