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Melinda Sharon Named WVU Athlete of the Week

Sharon is a 2010 Tolland graduate.

Tolland graduate Melinda Sharon has been named a West Virginia University Athlete of the Week, alongside the other members of her novice four crew.

According to the WVU website, the novice crew placed sixth in the Grand Final of the Knecht Cup, held in Cherry Hill, NJ, with a final time of 8:34.05.

Forty-seven crews competed in the event, including teams from Duquesne ‘A’, Villanova ‘A’, Fairfield, Old Dominion and Delaware. For more information, visit the WVU website.

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