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Alev Kelter is a two-time member of the U.S. women’s rugby team. She was the team’s top scorer at the 2016 Olympics in Rio, where Team USA finished fifth.
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Sports Illustrated: I’m sure you’ve answered this question a million times already, but for our readers, do you mind telling us how you first got into rugby?