Meet UNC cross country's Sasha Neglia, the 'silent killer' freshman winning awards
Posted Oct 7, 2020
breakout star Sasha Neglia proved she belongs on the UNC cross country team with an impressive first race win that led to being named NCAA Women’s Athlete of the Week by the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association. "She's the silent killer," senior Mady Clahane said. "She's so quiet and sweet, and no one suspects anything of her."
(Daily Tar Heel)
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