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Elizabeth Furman competes in cross country after recovery from injury

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Last updated Sep 28, 2026

Elizabeth Furman competes in cross country after recovery from injury
Summary

Inland Lakes senior Elizabeth Furman participated in the Mackinaw Club Invitational on September 24 after recovering from a torn ACL and meniscus sustained during basketball season. The senior was initially expected to return in November but worked diligently on her rehabilitation, allowing her to compete earlier than planned. Furman expressed emotional relief and gratitude at being able to race, finishing with a performance that added another medal to her collection despite not being at peak condition. She aims to qualify for states for the fourth time and help her team in the process as her return has motivated her teammates.

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  • •Furman previously missed significant competitions due to her injury.
  • •Her emotional return included tears before and after the race.
  • •She worked tirelessly on rehabilitation to return for her senior season.
  • •Furman aims to qualify for state competition individually and as a team.
  • •Coach Furman noted that her return has changed the dynamic for her teammates.
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  • 8:00 AMYahoo Sports — Inland Lakes' Furman medals in emotional cross country return
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After tearing her ACL and meniscus, Inland Lakes senior Elizabeth Furman defied expectations to race again, this time in Mackinaw City last week.

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