NYU Softball Player Fights Off Assailant During Jog

A New York University sophomore and softball player from Iowa displayed remarkable bravery and strength when she successfully defended herself against an assailant during a jog in Chelsea last week. The 5-foot-9 athlete was on her regular running route around 20th Street near Eighth Avenue when the incident took place. The young woman, who relocated to New York City from Bettendorf, Iowa, a year ago, has been using this route almost daily. The 19-year-old first …

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