Vote for South Jersey's all-time greatest athlete selection
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 15, 2026, 9:12 AM
Last updated Jun 15, 2026
USA TODAY Sports is seeking reader participation to determine South Jersey's all-time greatest athlete. The initiative coincides with the United States' 250th anniversary and will highlight influential athletes from the region. Key figures mentioned include Olympic gold medalist Jordan Burroughs in wrestling, Rachel Dawson in field hockey, Pro Football Hall of Famer Franco Harris, basketball standout Crystal Langhorne, track legend Carl Lewis, and soccer star Carli Lloyd. The top 250 athletes from South Jersey will be showcased in July, inviting opinions from the community.
- •USA TODAY Sports invites votes on South Jersey's greatest athlete.
- •Jordan Burroughs, a 2012 Olympic gold medalist, is listed.
- •Rachel Dawson represented the U.S. at three Olympic Games.
- •Franco Harris, a four-time Super Bowl champion, is featured.
- •The final list of top athletes will be revealed in July.
- 9:12 AMYahoo Sports — Who's South Jersey's all-time greatest athlete? VOTE now
"We need our readers' help. Who is South Jersey's all-time greatest athlete?
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