Major Accomplishments: Being selected to represent Team Virginia at the 2003 World Games.

Metals: 17 Gold, 13 Silver,11 Bronze
Bronze: 28 Blue, 27 Red, 12 Yellow

Interest: Kristen enjoys going to movies, dinner and Broadway musicals at the Chrysler Hall, with her boyfriend Jeff. She also enjoys spending time with her friend Stefanie. Since she is a basketball player, she tries to attend all the Lady Monarchs' Basketball Games at Old Dominion University.

Favorite Sports Person: ODU women's basketball head coach Wendy Larry.

Extra Activities: She is a greeter at her local church.

Jobs: Teacher assistant at the Holy Family Day School.

Education Status: Kristen graduated with honors from Cox High School in 2002. She started attending the TOPS Program at Old Dominion University, Summer of 2002.

"SOVA has given me a chance to learn many different sports, make new friends, travel to different parts of the Virginia and mostly, the opportunity to go to Dublin, Ireland next summer. SOVA also helps me to stay in good shape. SOVA has given me great coaches who have helped me get better in each sport. They are my good friends too." - Kristen Dowdy Click here to see previous Athletes of the Week.