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Erica Sullivan Awarded “Rising Star” by Human Rights Campaign

NC STATE VS. TEXAS

Texas’ Erica Sullivan posted a nation-leading 500 free this weekend (4:35.88), but she’s got a lot more going on than just swimming. The RTF (Radio-Film-TV) major has been diving into her studies as a filmmaker as well as being a student-athlete at UT.

Sullivan founded a student org called the “Longhorn Pride Alliance” and last year was awarded the “Rising Star” honor by the Human Rights Campaign. However, Sullivan was unable to accept the award at the HRC ceremony as she had to go compete in open water that weekend. Sullivan was able to go to the ceremony this year and accept her award in person.

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MIKE IN DALLAS
1 year ago

I’ll be interested to see where she is in 5 years with the RTF major.

Penguin
Reply to  MIKE IN DALLAS
1 year ago

“Sullivan founded a student org called the “Longhorn Pride Alliance” and last year was awarded the “Rising Star” honor by the Human Rights Campaign. However, Sullivan was unable to accept the award at the HRC ceremony as she had to go compete in open water that weekend”

I think she’ll be fine.

TAK
Reply to  MIKE IN DALLAS
1 year ago

I do not understand the down votes. It will be interesting to see where she is in five years. She has the personality and charisma to be successful – on her terms. For people who are do not have RTF skills – software engineering is a good career path. Know your strengths and go for it.

NoFastTwitch
1 year ago

Great swimmer, great person. Awesome.

Joel Lin
Reply to  NoFastTwitch
1 year ago

👍 huge Erica fan here, as we all should be.

JeahBrah
1 year ago

She is remarkable. And it was touching to see that both Carol Capitani and Mitch Dalton went to the ceremony to support her.

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