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Lauren Hagans
Lauren Hagans (first on right) in 2021
Personal information
Born (1986-06-27) June 27, 1986 (age 38)[1]
Little Rock, Arkansas[1]
Home townFlagstaff, Arizona[1]
EducationLittle Rock Christian Academy, Baylor University[1]University of Tennessee[2]
Height5 ft 3 in (1.60 m)[2]
Sport
Country United States
ClubNorthern Arizona Elite[1]

Lauren Elise Hagans, previously Lauren Paquette, is an American long-distance runner. She qualified for the US Olympic marathon trials in 2024, her fourth running trials qualifier, and won Grandma's Marathon in 2023.

College

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Hagans ran cross country and track at Baylor University. Her college coach, Todd Harbour, said the 2005 to 2007 team—led by Hagans—was among the best he's ever had.[3]

Hagans was inducted into Baylor Athletics Hall of Fame in 2019.[4]

Professional career

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In June 2010, Hagans competed in the 1500 m at the USA Track and Field Championships in Des Moines, Iowa. She finished in 12th place with a time of 4:25.03.[5]

In spring 2011, Hagans competed in the Drake Relays by running the 1500 m. She finished in fourth place with a time of 4:16.87.[6]

In June 2011, Hagans competed in the 1500 m at the USA Track and Field Championships in Eugene, Oregon. She missed the finals by 0.01 second having been narrowly edged at the finish by Jordan Hasay.[7]

In December 2022, Hagans competed in the USATF Cross Country Championships. Her team finished in third place.[8]

In February 2023, Hagans ran the half marathon at the Cowtown Marathon in Fort Worth, Texas. Hagans finished in second place behind her teammate Aliphine Tuliamuk.[9]

In June 2023, Hagans ran Grandma's Marathon as her first marathon and won the race with the fourth fastest time in the race's history.[10][11][12] She passed two-time Grandma's Marathon champion Dakotah Popehn with about 6 miles (9.7 km) to go. Popehn hoped Hagans would slow the pace on Lemon Drop hill, but that didn't happen. Hagan picked Grandma's Marathon due to its medium size and timing before the US Olympic marathon trials.[13] During her eight-week build, Hagans ran 70 miles (110 km) per week and missed several key tempo workouts due to injury.

In October 2023, Hagans competed at the Valencia Half Marathon in Spain and ran a personal record time of 1:09:41 finishing in 10th place.[14]

Hagans competed in the 2024 US Olympic marathon trials in Orlando, Florida.[15] She dropped out of the race due to injury.

Hagans ran the 2024 Faxon Law New Haven Road Race in which she finished in sixth place over the 25 km distance with a time of 1:07:43.[16]

Hagans ran the 2024 Chicago Marathon, in which she finished in 13th place with a personal record time of 2:25:47.[17]

As of 2025, Hagans will no longer be part of Northern Arizona Elite or be sponsored by Hoka One One.[18]

Personal life

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Hagans is the daughter of Lisa and James Hagans, and is the sister of Caitlin Emily Hagans.[19]

Hagans married Maxime Robert Paquette on April 5, 2014.[20][21] They were divorced as of 2023.[22]

Achievements

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Year Competition Venue Position Event Notes
2024 Chicago Marathon Chicago, Illinois 13th Marathon 2:25:47[23]
2024 Faxon Law New Haven Road Race New Haven, Connecticut 6th 25 km 1:07:43[24]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e "Athlete Bios: Lauren Hagans". US Olympic Team Trials. Retrieved 6 December 2024.
  2. ^ a b "Athlete Bio: Lauren Paquette". Team USA. Retrieved 6 December 2024.
  3. ^ Cherry, Brice (29 October 2016). "Baylor cross country racing toward Big 12 title". Waco Tribune-Herald (Texas).
  4. ^ Hill, Jerry (7 November 2019). "THEY SAW I HAD MORE IN ME: Paquette Credits Coaches for Turning a Walk-on Into a Hall of Famer". Baylor Bears. Retrieved 6 December 2024.
  5. ^ "Track and field". Arkansas Democrat-Gazette (Little Rock, AR). 27 June 2010.
  6. ^ "BU track wins 4x400, 4x100 titles at Drake". Waco Tribune-Herald (TX). 1 May 2011.
  7. ^ "Brown Trafton captures another national title - 2008 Olympic gold medalist uses a big first throw for her 2nd discus national crown in past 3 years". Tribune, The (San Luis Obispo, California). 24 June 2011.
  8. ^ Hartman, Mike (28 November 2023). "Crews heading to Texas XC meet". Arizona Daily Sun, The (Flagstaff, Arizona).
  9. ^ Dow, Lawrence (26 February 2023). "Thousands compete in the 45th annual Cowtown Marathon". Fort Worth Star-Telegram (Texas).
  10. ^ Wellens, Matt (21 June 2023). "First time's THE CHARM for Lauren Hagans - Rookie marathoner chases down defending champion Lindwurm to win women's race". Duluth News-Tribune.
  11. ^ "Grandma's Marathon 2024". Duluth News-Tribune. 19 June 2024.
  12. ^ "New Women's Champion, first marathon for Lauren Hagans". WDIO News (Duluth, Minnesota). 17 June 2023. Retrieved 6 December 2024.
  13. ^ Hein, Lindsey (26 January 2024). "Episode 508: Lauren Hagans – Debuting the Marathon in 2:25 with the Win at Grandma's Marathon Heading into the Olympic Trails Marathon". I'll Have Another (Podcast). Retrieved 6 December 2024.
  14. ^ "Local Roundup: Area runners victorious at Holbrook Invitational". Arizona Daily Sun, The (Flagstaff, AZ). 23 October 2023.
  15. ^ Cherry, Brice (3 February 2024). "Former Baylor runners in pursuit - Group of former Baylor runners chasing spots on US Olympic Team in marathon". Waco Tribune-Herald (Texas).
  16. ^ Colecraft, Kwame (2 September 2024). "Hilary Bor, Keira D'Amato win Faxon Law New Haven Road Race 20K for USATF national championships". New Haven Register, The: Web Edition Articles (CT).
  17. ^ Hartman, Michael (18 October 2024). "NAZ Elite: Masai, Hagans shine in Chi-town". Arizona Daily Sun, The (Flagstaff, AZ).
  18. ^ Lorge Butler, Sarah (4 December 2024). "Major Changes Coming to Northern Arizona Elite". Runner's World. Retrieved 6 December 2024.
  19. ^ "LAUREN ELISE HAGANS - MAXIME ROBERT PAQUETTE". The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette. 13 April 2014. Retrieved 6 December 2024.
  20. ^ "LAUREN ELISE HAGANS - MAXIME ROBERT PAQUETTE". The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette. 13 April 2014. Retrieved 6 December 2024.
  21. ^ "Daily Record". Arkansas Democrat-Gazette: Web Edition Articles (Little Rock, Arkansas). 25 March 2014.
  22. ^ Tollefson, Carrie (29 June 2023). "Lauren Hagans – Pace Pace Pace, Race Race Race". C Tolle Run (Podcast). Retrieved 6 December 2024.
  23. ^ Chavez, Chris (13 October 2024). "Parting Thoughts From The 2024 Chicago Marathon: Ruth Chepngetich Destroys Women's World Record In 2:09:56 at Chicago Marathon". Citius Magazine. Retrieved 6 December 2024.
  24. ^ Colecraft, Kwame (3 September 2024). "Running Smoothly". New Haven Register (Connecticut).
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