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Stanford Athletes Spark Romance Through Viral TikTok Moment

2/28/2026

Summary

Brink's Dating Adventure

Cameron Brink of Stanford University and Ben Felter, a computer science major and rowing team member, were matched through an athlete dating survey at Stanford.
Ben Felter emailed Cameron Brink with a lighthearted message titled "Attempting to Mingle" and offered his phone number.
Brink posted a screenshot of the email on TikTok, referencing a song while expressing affection.

Summary

Brink's Engagement Email

Cameron Brink, a center for the Los Angeles Sparks, shared an email from her fiancé, Ben Felter, that won her over.
The email, titled "Attempting to mingle," included his phone number and a note about avoiding direct messages.
Brink and Felter, who met at Stanford, got engaged in September 2024.
She has faced a torn ACL in her WNBA career and also hosts a podcast called "Straight to Cam."

History

Historical Context

In 2021, Stanford University launched an athlete dating survey to enhance social connections among student-athletes, reflecting a broader trend in collegiate sports towards prioritizing mental health and community support. This initiative follows a history of addressing campus safety and well-being, particularly after the 2014 sexual assault reports, and highlights the importance of personal relationships in fostering athlete morale and cohesion.

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Brink's Dating Adventure

Cameron Brink of Stanford University and Ben Felter, a computer science major and rowing team member, were matched through an athlete dating survey at Stanford.
Ben Felter emailed Cameron Brink with a lighthearted message titled "Attempting to Mingle" and offered his phone number.
Brink posted a screenshot of the email on TikTok, referencing a song while expressing affection.

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