2 local names to be inducted in Virginia Sports Hall of Fame

Portsmouth's LaShawn Merritt and William & Mary soccer alum Jill Ellis are among Virginia's Class of 2024 inductees. VIRGINIA, USA — The Virginia Sports Hall of Fame will be adding a few new additions to its 2024 roster, including a William & Mary soccer alum as well as a two-time Olympic gold medalist and Portsmouth native. Portsmouth's LaShawn Merritt, a four-time Olympic medalist and eight-time World Champion, was announced as one of the Hall's Class of 2024 inductees. Merritt won two gold medals in the Bejing Olympics and added two...