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For years, even after her surprise victory back in 2022 as a collegian, she’s been a vital piece of the U.S. sprint corps, racking up an Olympic win in the 4x100 and two more golds in the 4x100 at previous World Championships.
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Cory Mull, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2025
McChesney’s 1982 clocking stood as the fastest by a U.S.-born collegian for 25 years.
—Scott M. Reid, Oc Register, 29 July 2025
But in this age of more people knowing more women’s hoopers than ever, Watkins is there at the top of the marquee with Caitlin and Paige – but as a collegian!
—Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 17 July 2025
The current generation of college stars is more ready for the pros than previous groups; a great four-year collegian might be able to produce as well as an established veteran.
—Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 7 July 2025
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Cory Mull, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2025
McChesney’s 1982 clocking stood as the fastest by a U.S.-born collegian for 25 years.
—Scott M. Reid, Oc Register, 29 July 2025
But in this age of more people knowing more women’s hoopers than ever, Watkins is there at the top of the marquee with Caitlin and Paige – but as a collegian!
—Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 17 July 2025
The current generation of college stars is more ready for the pros than previous groups; a great four-year collegian might be able to produce as well as an established veteran.
—Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 7 July 2025
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“Collegian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/collegian. Accessed 10 Aug. 2025.
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collegian
noun
col·le·gian
kə-ˈlē-jən 
-jē-ən
: a college student
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