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Sasha-Kay Matthias

Texas A&M's Sasha-Kay Matthias recorded career bests in the long jump and triple jump in 2010, winning the college division triple jump at the Penn Relays with a distance of just over 42'5". Matthias also competes in the 100- and 200-meter dashes. She holds a 3.72 cumulative GPA while majoring in special education and was named to the All-Academic track and field team. She also made the Dean's List and President's list in 2009.

School: Texas A&M University
Year: 2011
Major: Special Education

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