Former Tar Heel Crystal Cox To Be On Upcoming Season Of Survivor

Posted Aug 30, 2008
Former North Carolina track star and 2004 Olympics Gold Medalist Crystal Cox will be a member of the cast for the 17th season of Survivor this fall. Cox captured the gold medal at the 2004 Olympics while a member of the 4x400 meter relay team and will be one of 18 contestants on the show that premieres Thursday, Sept. 25 at 8 p.m. ET on CBS. (Tar Heel Blue)

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