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Former Old Dominion Great, Anne Donovan, Dies at 56

NORFOLK, Va. - Old Dominion University Hall of Famer Anne Donovan died Wednesday, June 13. She was 56.

“Anne was a great ambassador for what intercollegiate athletics is all about. She was an outstanding scholar as a student, a terrific performer and teammate, plus a caring and engaged member of her community,” ODU President John R. Broderick said. “She was respected and loved by everyone whose path crossed hers at Old Dominion. Our condolences go out to her family and many friends.”

Donovan was recognized by virtually every post season and All-American squad in the nation during her ODU career, earning Kodak All-American honors for three years and Academic All-American honors for two straight seasons.