Perhaps no other Alaskan has excelled in as many sports as Kelter. She starred in hockey, soccer and flag football at Chugiak High, was a dual-sport Division I athlete for the University of Wisconsin in hockey and soccer, and was a two-time Olympian in women’s 7s rugby. As a defenseman for the Wisconsin hockey team, Kelter made the all-tournament team while helping the Badgers win the 2011 NCAA championships; as the starting center midfielder for the soccer team, she led Wisconsin to the Sweet 16 in 2009. As a rugby player, Kelter is a force — in women’s 7s, she led Team USA to the 2016 and 2020 Summer Olympics and is one of the top players in team history; as a pro in women’s 15s, she was part of a Premiership league championship for Saracens of London.
Alev Kelter
