Lauren Collins (2023) - Hall of Fame - Miami University RedHawks

Lauren Collins

Induction:
2023
Class:
2004

Lauren Collins excelled during her time with Miami Track and Field, including earning MAC individual titles in the shot put (2003 outdoor), weight throw (2004 indoor) and hammer throw (twice, in the 2003 and 2004 outdoor seasons). Collins owns marks among the top five in program history in discus, shot put and hammer while still holding the RedHawks' indoor record for weight throw (19.21m).

She became the first MAC athlete to score all four years in the shot put, discus and hammer, earning 'Most Outstanding Performance honors at the 2003 MAC outdoor championships when she collected a total of 28 points for the Red and White. She advanced to represent Miami at the national championship meet that spring (hammer) as well. Collins' career awards include Academic All-MAC, First-Team All-MAC and USTCA Academic All-America recognition.