Emory University Track and Field senior Erica Goldman was named to the Google Cloud Academic All-America Third Team as announced by the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA) on Tuesday afternoon.
For the full CoSIDA Academic All-America release, click here.
Goldman closed out her stellar Emory track career as a key member of Eagles' relay teams that enjoyed great success in 2018. She helped Emory to national runner-up finishes in the 4x400m event at both the indoor and outdoor NCAA Championships and was part of the Eagles' fourth place finish in the 4x100m Relay at the outdoor NCAA Championships. Goldman also captured the UAA Outdoor 400m title as well conference titles in the 4x400m at both indoor and outdoor meets this season. She finished her career as a six-time All-American, three-time UAA Champion, 11-time All-UAA finisher and earned a Business degree from the prestigious Goizueta Business School with a 3.85 cumulative grade-point average.
The Google Cloud CoSIDA Academic All-America team recognizes the nation's top student-athletes for their combined performances athletically and in the classroom. To be nominated, student-athletes must maintain a 3.30 grade point average, be of sophomore standing or higher, and have attended their current institutions for at least one year to be eligible.
Goldman is the 11th member of the Women's Track and Field team and the 184th in the history of Emory Athletics to earn Academic All-America honors.