U.S. National Gold Medal Winner: Santa Cruz Star Student Athlete

SANTA CRUZ, CA — We all know student athletes who also bring their A-game to other parts of their lives.

Here at Patch, we've launched an initiative to help recognize these heroes making a difference in their communities. We’re working to let all your neighbors know the individual stories behind the leaderboard.

This submission comes from David Shuman who nominated Sae of Santa Cruz.

Star student athlete’s name

Sae

Star student athlete’s home state

California

Star student athlete’s Patch town

Santa Cruz

How do you know the star student athlete?

Employee's daughter

What sport does the star student athlete play?

Surf-Lifesaving

Why do you believe the star student athlete should be recognized?

Won Gold Medal U.S. National World Rescue Cup for Paddleboard Racing, Rookie of the Year Life Guard-Santa Cruz City, Junior Guard of the Year-State of California in 2021

What's one thing you want everyone to know about the star student athlete?

Studious, humble, diligent, considerate and caring.

Keep up the great work, Sae!

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