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De Pere junior Grady Lenn won the WIAA Division 1 1,600 meters in a record-breaking time of 4:01.79.
Lenn's time shattered the previous record, which had stood since 1997, and is the fastest in any division in the meet's history.
Ashwaubenon senior Thea Kral won her fourth career state title, making school history.
Other local athletes achieved podium finishes, including Connor Fontaine (second in shot put) and Ben Lemirand (fifth in long jump).
LA CROSSE – Grady Lenn crossed the finish line, took off his sunglasses and started to cry.
The De Pere junior not only won his first WIAA Division 1 state track and field championship June 6, but also did so in record-breaking fashion.
Lenn finished the 1,600-meter race in 4 minutes, 1.79 seconds, shattering the previo