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Becky Donaldson Shellem

  • Class
    1983
  • Induction
    2001
  • Sport(s)
    Women's Swimming
Becky Donaldson Shellem ’83 is considered one of the greatest student-athletes in W&J’s rich history. A four-year letterwinner and three-time team MVP for the Washington & Jefferson swimming program, Shellem owned the school record book until the early 1990’s. She earned All-America status in the 1650-yard Freestyle event in 1981, 1982 and 1983. Shellem was also named an All-American in the 500-yard Freestyle as a sophomore and the 200- and 500-yard Freestyle as a junior. In all, she earned All-America laurels an outstanding six times.
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