Avery Koonce was a standout athlete at her Texas high school, setting impressive records in the 100-meter and 200-meter dashes.
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Avery Koonce was a standout athlete at her Texas high school, setting impressive records in the 100-meter and 200-meter dashes.
Read MoreHer passion for running led her to the Air Force Academy, where she joined the women’s track and field team. Tragically, at just 19 years old, she can no longer experience the adrenaline and freedom that come with the sport she loved.
Her untimely death has left her family, friends, and the entire Air Force Academy community heartbroken.
On September 4, 2024, emergency first responders arrived to the dorm room of Air Force Academy freshman Avery Koonce in Colorado Springs.