Rhode Island Track Phenom Lisa Raye Breaks National Record at Millrose Games

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Rhode Island Track Phenom Lisa Raye Breaks National Record at Millrose Games

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A top Rhode Island high school athlete had a record-breaking performance on the national stage over the weekend. 

West Warwick Junior Lisa Raye set a new U.S. high school national record in the 60 meters on Saturday indoors at the Millrose Games.

Raye bested the field in 7.13 - and it is just her latest record-setting performance this year. 

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In January, Raye broke the Rhode Island state long jump record with a mark of 19 feet, 7.75 inches.

According to Ocean State Running, it was good for number 8 in the nation at the time

Earlier in February at the Rhode Island Indoor Track Class B meet, Raye won the 55 meters, the 55 meter hurdles, long jump, and 300 meters. 

In that meet, she broke the 55-meter hurdles state record. 

In December, Raye announced she will be joining her sister at the University of Georgia to continue her running career.

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