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Gracie Tait Named LHS Athlete of the Month

By Lehi Free Press · July 7, 2026 · 1 min read
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Gracie Tait has been named the LHS Athlete of the Month following standout performances in girls track. The 12th-grade athlete earned top state medals in both javelin and sprinting events.

Key takeaways

  • Gracie Tait earned a gold medal in javelin with a new 6A state record of 132-feet-11.0-inches.
  • Tait achieved a bronze medal in the girls 200-meter dash with a time of 24.72 seconds.
  • Her 200-meter dash time beat her previous personal best of 25.10 seconds.

Gracie Tait has been recognized as the LHS Athlete of the Month after achieving significant success in recent track competitions. The 12th-grade athlete competed in javelin, sprints, and relays.

Tait earned top state medals in her individual events during recent competition. She claimed a gold medal in the javelin with a new 6A state record of 132-feet-11.0-inches.

In addition to her performance in javelin, Tait secured a bronze medal in the girls 200-meter dash. She completed the event in 24.72 seconds, which surpassed her previous personal best of 25.10 seconds.

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