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Hurta Honored As Pac-12 Woman of The Year

SAN FRANCISCO The University of Colorado track and field alum Sage Hurta was named the 2021 Pac-12 Woman of the Year after receiving the conference's NCAA Woman of the Year nomination Monday morning.

Hurta becomes the Pac-12's candidate for the NCAA Woman of the Year, presented annually to a graduating student-athlete who has distinguished herself throughout her collegiate careers in the areas of academic achievement, athletic excellence, community service and leadership. Hurta is just the second CU woman to earn the honor, joining Kaitlyn Benner in 2019.

The award, which is in its 31st year, honors the academic achievements, athletic excellence, community service and leadership of outstanding female college athletes.