At Rensselaer, we are proud to recognize the student-athletes who are members of the Class of 2020. We thank them for their hard work, dedication and tremendous efforts in representing the Institute in a first-class manner academically and athletically. We wish them well as they continue to complete the semester and become Rensselaer alumni / alumnae. 

While at Rensselaer:
Captain ... Ran short sprints, relays and long jumped ... Had wins in three different events during career (60, 100 & 4x100) ... Eight runner-ups in four events (60, 100, 4x100 & 4x200) ... mile, 1500, 3000, 5000 in indoor and outdoor ... Materials Engineering major ... Dean's Honor List ... Fourth member of family to attend Rensselaer.

Favorite sports memory during career?
"The Fall Track Welcome BBQ. This set a great precedent for the year and I think set the base for a closer team than we've ever had before. The amount of team support this year was incredible and I'm so lucky to have been a part of it." - March 2020

What makes Rensselaer so special?
"The people. RPI students are some of the most genuine people I've ever met. Everyone is so supportive and friendly, and I'm going to miss having that support as I move on." - March 2020

What are your post-graduation plans?
"Working at GE Power in the Edison Engineering rotational program while also pursuing my master's in materials engineering at North Carolina State University." - March 2020

From the coaching staff:
"A team captain, Sarah mentors and supports her teammates and always brings focus to challenge herself and others. As a short sprinter, jumper, and relay runner, she has set the standard by establishing school records and continuing to improve." - March 2020

What others say:
"Sarah has had such a positive impact on the team. She was a great teammate and captain, and was always supportive to the underclassmen." - March 2020

"Great captain with a strong drive to succeed! Keep that drive in what you do after college and I already know you'll go far!" - March 2020

"Amazing team leader, incredible role model to all she meets. Supports her teammates in all of their events, and gives it her all in every competition." - April 2020

"Sarah Dalakos is a hard worker who consistently trained above and beyond expectations. She's a friend to everyone, and one of the kindest people I know. Practicing alongside her and watching her set, then break school records was a pleasure." - April 2020

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