SEATTLE — Lauren VerMulm has made quite a comeback.

A year ago, the Mount Vernon High School graduate had both arms put in casts after being in an automobile accident. The injuries forced her to miss the 2007 track and field season at Seattle Pacific University where she was an All-American javelin thrower.

VerMulm spent about six months with her arms immobilized. Then it was time to rehab.

The hard work paid dividends.

VerMulm returned to All-American status in 2008, finishing third in the javelin at the NCAA Division II championships with a mark of 150 feet, 4 inches. She was also an all-Great Northwest Athletic Conference thrower, finishing fourth in the conference, and was an academic all-conference pick.
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