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Colorado’s Erika Manilla is the No. 1 women’s racquetball player in the U.S., but she won’t be satisfied until she’s No. 1 in the world

Manilla, who won two medals at the Pan American Games last fall, has emerged as a trailblazer in the sport

No. 1 ranked United States racquetball player Erika Manilla poses for a portrait at the Denver Athletic Club on Thursday, March 7, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
No. 1 ranked United States racquetball player Erika Manilla poses for a portrait at the Denver Athletic Club on Thursday, March 7, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Kyle Newman, digital prep sports editor for The Denver Post.
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Erika Manilla was a gifted racquetball player from a young age, but after graduating from Northern Arizona, she had a decision to make: Pursue a career in biomedical science, or attempt to become a professional athlete in a niche sport with no secure financial future.
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