Josette Norris Andrews is the embodiment of perseverance. A fierce competitor from the beginning, she found her true stride later in her career – and hasn't looked back since. A New Jersey native, Josette has surged to the top ranks of American middle-distance running, consistently competing at an elite level to become one of the nation’s fastest indoor milers. Her guiding principle? "I was the kid who wouldn't quit until the record was broken." That same relentless drive continues to push her forward, keeping her eyes firmly on the future.

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