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Courtney Kupets Deserves the Honors

Posted on 20. May, 2009 by Bob Wilson in News and Notes

Last month, Georgia’s Courtney Kupets won the 2009 Honda Sports Award for top collegiate gymnast and for good reason.

The University of Georgia senior won the honor thanks to 1000 NCAA member school voters. This is also the second time she has won the award (the first time was in 2007). And with an Olympic history (she took home silver in 2004) and as a record-holder for the most gymnastics wins in NCAA history, it’s no surprise that Courtney Kupets took home the honor once again.

I think what amazes me so much about Kupets is that despite her history, fame and current athletic success, she’s still so focused on academic success. At UGA, she’s on the Honor Roll, an academic scholarship winner and the winner of of UGA’s Marilyn Vincent Award, which goes to the school’s female athlete with the highest GPA. So, she’s smart and athletic.

Now, of course, we’re left to wonder what will happen to Courtney Kupets after graduation? Will she continue on in the gymnastics world as a coach? Will she continue to compete? Or will she move into a career that’s not gymnastics-focused? It’s hard to imagine such a strong presence on the NCAA gymnastics scene giving up the sport, but I guess only time will tell.

Photo: Rick McCharles

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