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Honda Cup marks 50 years, reuniting trailblazing winners in New York
About 20 former winners reunited as the award marked 50 years and highlighted women’s college sports, leadership and community service.
- On Monday, the Honda Cup celebrated its 50th anniversary in New York, gathering 20 former winners to honor the top female college athlete.
- Since Delta State basketball star Lusia Harris won the inaugural award in 1977, the ceremony has evolved significantly, moving to New York in 2024 following a 12-year run in Los Angeles.
- Four-Time Olympian Jackie Joyner-Kersee said, "That's what's great about the Honda Cup," highlighting the value of connecting legends with current athletes who were not born during their careers.
- While 18 basketball players have received the top honor—more than any other sport—the Honda Awards consistently recognize greatness across diverse disciplines including gymnastics, volleyball, and swimming.
- Beyond athletic performance, the Honda Cup honors college athletes for leadership, academics, and community service, ensuring recipients maintain a "balanced portfolio," said Jen Rizzotti, the 1996 winner.
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Honda Cup marks 50 years, reuniting trailblazing winners in New York
Ann Meyers Drysdale felt nostalgic spending the day with so many other Honda Cup award winners, including fellow UCLA Bruins great Jackie Joyner-Kersee.
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