Dakota's Burnett Breaks 400 Dash Record

Lauren Burnett has set a new school record for the 400-meter dash this season.

Thrice.

The sophomore broke the school record in the 400 meters on May 6 with a time of 59.9 seconds at the Sterling Heights Invitational. 

Then she bettered her own time at the Dakota Invitational by running it in 59.2. And when regionals came around on May 21, she broke the record a third time, running the dash in 58.7.

Let's just say Burnett's hard work in the offseason has paid off.

"Lauren has worked all winter in the weight room and running on the indoor track," said Dakota track coach Mike Timpa. "She is a respectful young lady and deserves recognition."

This is Burnett's second year on the varsity team. She also ran cross country last fall. This season she is running the 4x800 meter, 4x400 meter and 4x200 meter relays for the Cougars.