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Looking for a great role model for balancing family life, career and exercise? Look no further than Sara Vaughn.

Born in Nebraska, Sara attended Gering High School in Gering, NE prior to making a change of scenery to the University of Colorado, where she earned degrees in Psychology and Spanish. While competing for the Buffs, Sara received All-American honors and followed a successful collegiate career by earning a spot on the 2012 Indoor World Championships team in the 1500m, in addition to being an Olympic Trials Finalist. In 2017, Sara earned a spot on the London World Championships team with a 3rd place finish at the USA Championships in the 1500m.  She continues to train in Boulder with fellow elite runner, teammate, and husband, Brent.

Sara has dreamed of being an Olympian since the age of 6, but for about 11 years, it was in gymnastics. A series of life events led her to running, through which she has kept the Olympic dream alive. This dream has been supported through times of doubt by her husband and biggest fan, who told her that she could be a top runner in the country before even qualifying for an NCAA meet. Sara wakes up every morning and chooses to be in a good mood and making her own luck, with little tolerance for self-pity, and thrives when her plate is full. As Sara says, "When I'm 'on' in one area of life, the rest seems to follow suit. I love when my happy home life translates to successful races which carry over to a flourishing real estate career. I guess I like to stay busy, it works for me!"

Sara balances her training and competing with a career in Real Estate (check her out here). She and Brent have welcomed three children to Team Vaughn.