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R O W I N G C O N TA C T
JULIE BROWN Office Phone: 614-247-7023
E-mail: brown.4927@osu.edu
Director .................................................................Leann Parker
.................................................................Kendra Willard
Website ....................................OhioStateBuckeyes.com
Fax ..........................................................(614) 292-8547
Rowing Contact .......................................................Julie Brown
Office Phone ......................................................(614) 247-7023
2400 Olentangy River Rd.
Training Room …………………………………614-292-1165
Equipment Room ………………………………614-292-1679
Sarah Andreychik, Rowing Contact Phone ……………………………………847-696-1010, ext. 129 E-mail …………………………………sandreychik@bigten.org Fax/Web site …………………………847-696-1150/bigten.org Mailing Address ………………………1500 West Higgins Rd.
Park Ridge, IL 60068-6300
ROWING HISTORY All-Time Boat Records Varsity Eight……………………………… 503-229 (.687) Second Varsity Eight…………………………… 463-185 (.714) Varsity Four……………………………… 441-219 (.668) Second Varsity Four…………………………… 209-80 (.723) Novice Eight ……………………………… 275-191 (.590) Second Novice Eight…………………………… 140-105 (.571) 2013 Boat Records .................................................Overall/Dual Varsity Eight……………………………………… 16-5/6-1 Second Varsity Eight………………………………… 2 1 - 3 / 6 - 0 Varsi ty Four…………………………………………28-9/6-1 Second Varsity Four ………………………………… 1 6 - 1 / 6 - 1 Novice Eight………………………………………… .. 1 0 - 5 / 6 - 3 Second Novice Eight………………………………… 19-3/4-0 N C A A A p p e a r a n c e s … … … … … … … … … … … … 1 4
Team - 2000, 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08, 09, 10,11, 12, 13 Varsity Eight - 2000, 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08, 09, 10,11,
12,13 2nd Varsity Eight - 2000, 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08, 09,
10,11, 12,13 Varsity Four - 1997, 00, 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08, 09, 10,11,
12,13 Notes - At the 2009 NCAA Championships, the format changed to 16 teams earning bids from 12, plus four at-large 1V8 boats - At the 2013 NCAA Championships, the format changed to 22 teams earning bids from 16
CRCA All-Americans................................................................20 CRCA All-Central Region.........................................................48 CRCA National Scholar-Athletes .............................................48 All-Big Ten Selections ..............................................................39 Academic All-Big Ten Selections ...........................................284 Ohio State Scholar-Athlete Selections ..................................645
Founded …………………………………………………1870
Masco t …………………………………Brutus Buckeye
Faculty Representative ……………………………John Bruno
Conference ……………………………………Big Ten (1913)
TEAM FACTS Head Coach .............................................. A n d y Te i t e l b a u m 19th year, Rutgers ’87 Assistant Coach........................................... M a d e l i n e D a v i s .......................................................... 1st year, Princeton ’09 Assistant/Novice Coach...............................C h u c k R o d o s k y 5th year, Bowling Green ‘99 Graduate Assistant Coach .........................C laud ia Herpe r t z .........................................................1st year, Ohio State ‘12 Tra ine r ………………………………………Jenn Novak Rowing Office Phone ………………………614-292-6099 Rowing Office Fax …………………………614-292-5668 Home Practice Facility ………Griggs Reservoir, Scioto River Home Racing Facility …………Griggs Reservoir, Scioto River
OHIOSTATEBUCKEYES.COM The official website of the Ohio State Athletics Department. Ohio State rowing releases as well as a wide variety of athletics department information can be found on the website, including links to all 36 varsity sports.
2014 SCHEDULE Date Opponent March 29 vs. Indiana/Michigan April 5 at Oregon State/Stanford1
April 12 at Iowa/Louisville2
May 18 at Big Ten Championships5
May 30-June 1 at NCAA Championships6
1Corvallis, Ore.; 2Iowa City, Iowa; 3Ann Arbor, Mich.; 4Ann Arbor, Mich.; 5Indianapolis, Ind.; 6Indianapolis, Ind.
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2 0 1 4 R O S T E R NAME HT. YR. HOMETOWN (PREVIOUS SCHOOL) Kelsey Albrinck 6-2 Jr. Cincinnati, Ohio (Ursuline Academy) Sarah Asad 5-3 So. Dublin, Ohio (Dublin Coffman) Anne Ayers 5-8 Jr. Cincinnati, Ohio (Anderson) Ashley Bauer 5-11 Jr. New Albany, Ohio (New Albany) Nicole Becks 5-10 Jr. Canton, Ohio (GlenOak) Katie Beletskaya 5-9 Sr. Vineland, N.J. (Vineland) Meghan Birkbeck 6-2 Sr. Absecon, N.J. (Holy Spirit) Claire-Louise Bode 6-0 Sr. Johannesburg, South Africa (St. Andrews School for Girls) Lindsey Brown 6-0 So. Upper Arlington, Ohio (Upper Arlington) Aina Cid Centelles 5-7 So. Amposta, Spain (IES Montsia) Anne Dietrich 5-8 Fr. Eilenburg, Germany Sandra Dinter 5-7 Fr. Nidderau, Germany (Karl-Rehbein-Schule) Lauren Eckles 6-0 Sr. East Greenwich, RI (East Greenwich) Anne Fruth 5-8 Jr. Tiffin, Ohio (Hopewell-Loudon) Anna Gackowski 5-8 So. Midland Park, N.J. (Midland Park) Jillian Getz 5-7 Sr. Lakewood, Ohio (Lakewood) Corinne Jones 5-10 Jr. Katy, Texas (James E. Taylor) Sami Jurofsky 5-0 Jr. Westport, Conn. (Staples) Sarah Kessler 6-2 Jr. Cincinnati, Ohio (Ursuline Academy) Katie King 5-8 Sr. Powell, Ohio (Dublin Jerome) Victoria Langwasser 5-10 So. Delaware, Ohio (Olentangy) Rachel Layfield 5-9 So. O’Fallon, Ill. (O’Fallon Township) Victoria Lazur 5-4 Jr. Pittsburgh, Pa. (Upper St. Clair) Anna Lind 5-8 Jr. Westerville, Ohio (Westerville) Sarah Marshall 5-10 Sr. New Philadelphia, Ohio (New Philadelphia) Cori Meinert 5-7 Sr. Upper Arlington, Ohio (Upper Arlington) Chloe Meyer 5-9 Jr. West Chester, Ohio (Mt. Notre Dame) Eelkje Miedema 6-2 Sr. Circleville, Ohio (Circleville) Sytske Miedema 5-9 So. Circleville, Ohio (Circleville) Holly Norton 6-0 So. Johannesburg, South Africa (St. Stithians Girls College) Sarah Peffley 5-10 Fr. Englewood, Ohio (Northmont) Audrianna Penza 5-9 So. Powell, Ohio (Olentangy Liberty) Amanda Poll 5-2 Sr. New Albany, Ohio (New Albany) Victoria Popp 5-10 Jr. Cincinnati, Ohio (Walnut Hills) Anna Ralph 5-8 So. Loveland, Ohio (Loveland) Elodia Ravera-Scarramozzino 6-4 Fr. Nice, France Alexandra Sawatzki 5-5 Jr. Westerville, Ohio (Westerville North) Dara Schnoll 5-4 Jr. Wilmington, Del. (Concord) Catherine Shields 5-8 So. Rangiora, New Zealand Daphne Socha 5-9 So. Chablais, France (Lycee Anna De Noailles) Hailey Tiarks 5-9 So. Dublin, Ohio (Dublin Coffman) Katherine Tylinski 5-10 Sr. Toledo, Ohio (Notre Dame) Taylore Urban 5-8 Sr. Medina, Ohio (Medina) Julia Vari 5-9 So. Ewing, N.J. (The Hun School of Princeton) Bridget Verdeyen 5-10 So. Wichita, Kan. (Willoughby South) Julie Walsh 5-10 Sr. Pittsburgh, Pa. (Fox Chapel Area) Stephanie Williams 5-10 Fr. ` Tasmania, Australia (Launceston College)
Coaches Andy Teitelbaum - Head Coach (19th Season) Madeline Davis - Assistant Coach (1st Season) Chuck Rodosky - Assistant Coach (5th Season) Claudia Herpertz - Graduate Assistant Coach (1st Season)
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Kelsey Albrinck Junior Cincinnati, Ohio
Ashley Bauer Junior New Albany, Ohio
Nicole Becks Junior Canton, Ohio
Anne Ayers Junior Cincinnati, Ohio
Sarah Asad Sophomore Dublin, Ohio
Katie Beletskaya Senior Vineland, N.J.
Meghan Birkbeck Senior Absecon, N.J.
Claire-Louise Bode Senior Johannesburg, South Africa
Lindsey Brown Sophomore Upper Arlington, Ohio
Aina Cid Centelles Sophomore Amposta, Spain
Sandra Dinter Freshman Nidderau, Germany
Anne Dietrich Freshman Eilenburg, Germany
Anne Fruth Junior Tiffin, Ohio
Lauren Eckles Senior East Greenwich, R.I.
Anna Gackowski Sophomore Midland Park, N.J.
Jillian Getz Senior Lakewood, Ohio
Sarah Kessler Junior Cincinnati, Ohio
Katie King Senior Powell, Ohio
Victoria Lazur Junior Pittsburgh, Pa.
Corinne Jones Junior Katy, Texas
Sami Jurofsky Junior Westport, Conn.
Victoria Langwasser Sophomore Delaware, Ohio
Anna Lind Junior Westerville, Ohio
Chloe Meyer Junior West Chester, Ohio
Holly Norton Sophomore Johannesburg, South Africa
Sytske Miedema Sophomore Circleville, Ohio
Eelkje Miedema Senior Circleville, Ohio
Sarah Peffley Freshman Englewood, Ohio
Audrianna Penza Sophomore Powell, Ohio
Amanda Poll Senior New Albany, Ohio
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Catherine Shields Sophomore Rangiora, New Zealand
Taylore Urban Senior
Victoria Popp Junior
Hailey Tiarks Sophomore Dublin, Ohio
Bridget Verdeyen Sophomore
Alexandra Sawatzki Junior
Westerville, Ohio
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2013 (Sophomore Season): Did not compete for the Buckeyes.
2012 (Freshman Season): Rowed as a member of the First Novice Eight in every competition of the season ... earned first career Buckeye win over Notre Dame (7:08.12-7:15.94) at Griggs Reservoir (March 24) ... followed that outing with a pair of wins at home (March 31) over No. 7 Yale (6:54.32-7:03.48) and No. 11 Michigan State (6:51.31-7:01.47) ... placed first against Minnesota with a time of 7:14.9 in Blooming- ton, Ind. on April 7 ... earned win over Oklahoma (7:06.80-7:08.99) during the morning session at Ann Arbor, Mich. on April 14 ... defeated No. 19 Clemson (7:15.27-7:27.10) at Griggs Reservoir on April 28 ... captured a Big Ten title with the First Novice Eight (May 13) ... crew sounded the horn with a time of 6:40.67.
Prior to Ohio State: Played four years of basketball at Ursuline Academy.
Personal: Daughter of Jeff and Natalie ... has two siblings, Emily and Ashley ... would like to travel after completion of undergraduate studies ... enjoys watching football and basketball and listening to music.
SARAH ASAD SOPHOMORE DUBLIN, OHIO Math/Public Health
2013 (Freshman Season): Coxswain of the first novice eight in every race of the sea- son ... opened the season with a fourth-place finish (7:45.3) at No. 3 Princeton with No. 13 Brown at Carnegie Lake, N.J. March 30 ... claimed two third-place finishes at the OSU Invitational at Griggs Reservoir April 6, both to Michigan and Notre Dame in times of 7:47.82 and 7:50.52, respectively ... placed second behind Michigan (6:58.8-7:01.1) at the Big Ten Duals April 13 at Belleville Lake in Ann Arbor, Mich., ... captured two first-place finishes at the Clemson Invitational at Lake Hartwell in Clemson, S.C. April 20-21; the first over Virginia, Oklahoma, UCF and Louisville in 6:58.2 and the second over Clemson, Texas, Penn, UCF and Miami in 6:45.0 ... placed second (7:17.00) to No. 8 Harvard-Radcliffe May 4 at Griggs Reservoir ... captured a first-place finish and gold medal at the 2013 Big Ten Championships after crossing the line in 7:06.90 ahead of second-place Wisconsin and third-place Michigan ... OSU Scholar-Athlete.
Prior to Ohio State: Rower and coxswain for Dublin Crew for four years under coaches Gina Crooks and Farrah Edwards ... advanced to the 2010 Youth National Champion- ships as a member of the lightweight four ... also competed at the Head of the Charles (2010).
Personal: Daughter of Bashir and Fauzia ... has two siblings, Sana and Summer ... plans to become a high school math teacher and a high school rowing coach after graduation ... enjoys making people smile ... member of the Boo Radley Society and honors program ... lists greatest sports thrill as crossing the finish line first in the first novice eight at the 2013 Big Ten Championships.
ANNE AYERS JUNIOR CINCINNATI, OHIO Human Resources
2013 (Sophomore Season): Did not compete for the Buckeyes ... Academic All-Big Ten and OSU Scholar-Athlete.
2012 (Freshman Season): Did not compete for the Buckeyes.
Prior to Ohio State: A four-year letterwinner in track and field at Anderson High School ... competed in shot put and discus ... awarded OHSAA Scholar Athlete Award (2011).
Personal: Daughter of Randy and Julie ... has one sister, Macy ... member of the Hon- ors College of the Fisher College of Business.
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NICOLE BECKS JUNIOR CANTON, OHIO Human Nutrition
2013 (Sophomore Season): Rowed as a member of the First Varsity Eight in every race of the season ... earned Big Ten Boat of the Week honors (April 9) ... opened the season with a second-place finish (6:43.8) at Princeton on March 30 ... claimed two wins at the OSU Invitational April 6 at Griggs Reservoir; the first over Tennessee (6:52.7-7:23.7) and the second over No. 13 Notre Dame (7:09.28-7:21.26) ... captured a first-place finish (7:33.9) at the Big Ten Duals April 13 in Ann Arbor, Mich., over No. 13 Michigan, Michigan State and Indiana ... opened the Clemson Invitational at Lake Hartwell in Clemson, S.C. with a second-place finish to No. 3 Virginia (6:24.1-6:27.0) ... followed that performance with a pair of wins; the first in the second session (6:14.8) over Clemson, Miami (Fla.), Penn, Texas and Central Florida and the second (6:40.1) over UCLA, Minnesota, Oregon State, Texas and Central Florida ... defeated No. 8 Harvard-Radcliffe (6:53.29 -6:56.98) May 4 at Griggs Reservoir ... placed first at the 2013 Big Ten Championships at Eagle Creek Park in Indianapolis, Ind. with a time of 6:29.46, helping to capture the Buckeyes’ fourth Big Ten Championship ... placed third at the 2013 NCAA Championships (6:23.19) at Eagle Creek Park in Indianapolis, Ind. clinching the program’s first national team title ... Academic All-Big Ten and OSU Scholar-Athlete.
2012 (Freshman Season): Rowed as a member of the Second Varsity Eight in every race of the season ... earned first career Buckeye win over Notre Dame (6:37.70- 6:44.25) at Griggs Reservoir on March 24 ... defeated No. 7 Yale (6:25.25-6:34.66) and No. 11 Michigan State (6:29.10-6:47.45) at Griggs Reservoir on March 31 ... placed first against Wisconsin (6:57.4-7:09.1) and Minnesota (6:59.6-7:11.1) at the Big Ten Duals on April 7... crossed the line in 6:48.20 to capture a win against Oklahoma on April 14 in the morning session at Griggs Reservoir ... followed that performance with wins over Oregon State and Tennessee in the afternoon session with a time of 7:00.40 ... placed first against No. 14 Harvard and No. 19 Clemson at Griggs Reser- voir on April 28 with a time of 6:49.20 ... placed second at the Big Ten Championships (May 13) with a time of 6:32.025 ... placed second (6:38.94) at the NCAA Champion- ships (May 25-27), matching the crew’s previous best NCAA performance (2008) ... Big Ten Boat of the Week (May 1).
Prior to Ohio State: Rowed for Westerville crew under coach Trish Chase beginning in 2009 ... was a two-year letterwinner on New Albany High School swim team ... placed second at Midwest Rowing Championships with varsity eight ... member of Junior National Rowing Team.
Personal: Daughter of Rosemarie and Rick ... has two siblings, Jon and Amy ... lists greatest sports thrill as placing second at the 2012 NCAA Championships in the Sec- ond Varsity Eight ... involved in Ohio Model United Nations... also involved in peer buddies program that assists students with special needs ... chose to be a Buckeye because of the rich tradition of athletics and academics ... enjoys reading, traveling and yoga.
2013 (Sophomore Season): Rowed as a member of the Second Varsity Eight in ev- ery race of the season ... earned Big Ten Boat of the Week honors (April 16 & 23) ... earned an undefeated 12-0 record ... opened the season with a win (6:51.4) over No. 3 Princeton and No. 13 Brown at Carnegie Lake, N.J. on March 30 ... earned two wins at the OSU Invitational April 6 at Griggs Reservoir; the first over Tennessee (7:15.7- 7:29.8) and the second over No. 13 Notre Dame (7:18.80-7:32.75) ... claimed first place (6:48.1) over No. 13 Michigan, Michigan State and Indiana at the Big Ten Duals April 13 in Ann Arbor, Mich. ... captured three wins at the Clemson Invitational at Lake Hartwell in Clemson, S.C. ... the first (6:33.4) over No. 3 Virginia, Oklahoma, Minne- sota, Louisville and Central Florida ... the second (6:23.4) over Clemson, Penn, Miami, Texas and Central Florida and the third and final race (6:55.1) over UCLA, Minnesota, Oregon State, Texas and UCF ... defeated No. 8 Harvard-Radcliffe (7:01.94-7:15.35) May 4 at Griggs Reservoir ... earned a first-place finish at the 2013 Big Ten Champion- ships at Eagle Creek Park in Indianapolis, Ind. with a time of 6:31.41 ... captured the boat’s first NCAA Championship with a first-place finish (6:27.86) at the 2013 NCAA Championships at Eagle Creek Park in Indianapolis, Ind ... Academic All-Big Ten and OSU Scholar-Athlete.
2012 (Freshman Season): Rowed as a member of the First Novice Eight in every com- petition of the season ... earned first career Buckeye win over Notre Dame (7:08.12- 7:15.94) at Griggs Reservoir (March 24) ... followed that outing with a pair of wins at Griggs Reservoir over No. 7 Yale (6:54.32-7:03.48) and No. 11 Michigan State (6:51.31-7:01.47) on March 31 ... placed first against Minnesota with a time of 7:14.9 in Bloomington, Ind. on April 7 ... earned win over Oklahoma (7:06.80-7:08.99) dur- ing the morning session at Ann Arbor, Mich. on April 14 ... defeated No. 19 Clemson (7:15.27-7:27.10) at Griggs Reservoir on April 28 ... captured a Big Ten title with the First Novice Eight (May 13) ... crew sounded the horn with a time of 6:40.67 ... OSU Scholar-Athlete.
Prior to Ohio State: Four-year letterwinner on high school varsity soccer and swim- ming teams ... also competed on the North Canton YMCA Swim Team (1998-2011) ... named First Team All-Federal League and First Team All-Stark County in soccer (2007-10) ... also earned First Team All-District (2009-10), Team Captain (2010) and Team MVP (2009-10) honors in soccer ... earned First Team All-Federal League and First Team All-Stark County honors in swimming (2007-10) ... also named First Team All-Ohio (2011), NEAC All-Star (2008-11) and NEAC Female Performer of the Year (2011) in swimming.
Personal: Daughter of Larry and Kathy ... has two sisters, Stephanie and Chrissy ... lists greatest sports thrill as winning a Big Ten title as a member of the First Novice Eight (2012) ... enjoys reading, playing games with her family, sports and playing guitar.
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MEGHAN BIRKBECK SENIOR ABSECON, N.J. Human Development & Family Science
2013 (Junior Season): Rowed as a member of the First Varsity Eight in all but one race of the season ... earned Big Ten Boat of the Week honors (April 9) ... opened the sea- son with a win (6:51.4) over No. 3 Princeton and No. 13 Brown in the Second Varsity Eight at Carnegie Lake, N.J. on March 30 ... claimed two wins at the OSU Invitational April 6 at Griggs Reservoir; the first over Tennessee (6:52.7-7:23.7) and the second over No. 13 Notre Dame (7:09.28-7:21.26) ... captured a first-place finish (7:33.9) at the Big Ten Duals April 13 in Ann Arbor, Mich., over No. 13 Michigan, Michigan State and Indiana ... opened the Clemson Invitational at Lake Hartwell in Clemson, S.C. with a second-place finish to No. 3 Virginia (6:24.1-6:27.0) ... followed that performance with a pair of wins; the first in the second session (6:14.8) over Clemson, Miami (Fla.), Penn, Texas and Central Florida and the second (6:40.1) over UCLA, Minnesota, Oregon State, Texas and Central Florida ... defeated No. 8 Harvard-Radcliffe (6:53.29 -6:56.98) May 4 at Griggs Reservoir ... placed first at the 2013 Big Ten Championships at Eagle Creek Park in Indianapolis, Ind. with a time of 6:29.46, helping to capture the Buckeyes’ fourth Big Ten Championship ... placed third at the 2013 NCAA Champion- ships (6:23.19) at Eagle Creek Park in Indianapolis, Ind. clinching the program’s first national team title.
2012 (Sophomore Season): Started the season as a member of the Varsity Four, defeating Notre Dame (7:25.60-7:49.13) at Griggs Reservoir in Columbus on March 24 ... raced the remainder of the season as a member of the Second Varsity Eight, defeating No. 7 Yale and No. 11 Michigan State at Griggs Reservoir on March 31 with times of 6:25.25 and 6:29.10, respectively ... earned a pair of wins over Wisconsin (6:57.40-7:09.1) and Minnesota (6:59.60-7:11.1) on April 7 in Bloomington, Ind. ... crossed the line in 6:48.20 to capture a win against Oklahoma on April 14 in the morn- ing session at Griggs Reservoir ... followed that performance with wins over Oregon State and Tennessee in the afternoon session with a time of 7:00.40 ... placed first against No. 14 Harvard and No. 19 Clemson in 6:49.20 at Griggs Reservoir on April 28 ... placed second at the Big Ten Championships with a time of 6:32.025 (May 13) ... placed second (6:38.94) at the NCAA Championships (May 25-27), matching the crew’s previous best NCAA performance (2008) ... Big Ten Boat of the Week (May 1).
(Freshman Season): Did not compete for the Buckeyes.
Prior to Ohio State: Three-year letterwinner for Holy Spirit crew team (2006-10) ... team was Atlantic County and New Jersey State Champions during sophomore cam- paign ... three-year letterwinner for swim team which also won state championship.
Personal: Daughter of Carl and Patricia ... has one sibling, Jennifer ... lists winning state championship in rowing as greatest sports thrill ... enjoys swimming, dancing and karaoke in free time ... would like to be an elementary school teacher.
KATIE BELETSKAYA SENIOR VINELAND, N.J. Chemistry
2013 (Junior Season): Rowed with the Second Varsity Four, First Varsity Four and Second Varsity Eight throughout the season ... earned two wins with the Second Varsity Four at the OSU Invitational April 6 at Griggs Reservoir; the first over Tennessee (8:15.40-8:25.47) and the second over No. 13 Notre Dame (8:27.00-8:42.96) ... claimed first place (7:33.9) with the First Varsity Four over No. 13 Michigan, Michigan State and Indiana at the Big Ten Duals April 13 in Ann Arbor, Mich. ... captured three wins with the Second Varsity Eight at the Clemson Invitational at Lake Hartwell in Clemson, S.C. ... the first (6:33.4) over No. 3 Virginia, Oklahoma, Minnesota, Louisville and Central Florida ... the second (6:23.4) over Clemson, Penn, Miami, Texas and Central Florida and the third and final race (6:55.1) over UCLA, Minnesota, Oregon State, Texas and UCF ... defeated No. 8 Harvard-Radcliffe (7:01.94-7:15.35) May 4 at Griggs Reservoir ... earned a first-place finish at the 2013 Big Ten Championships at Eagle Creek Park in Indianapolis, Ind. with a time of 6:31.41 ... captured the boat’s first NCAA Championship with a first-place finish (6:27.86) at the 2013 NCAA Championships at Eagle Creek Park in Indianapolis, Ind.
2012 (Sophomore Season): Started the season as a member of the Varsity Four, defeat- ing Notre Dame (7:25.60-7:49.13) at Griggs Reservoir in Columbus on March 24 ... raced the remainder of the season as a member of the Second Varsity Eight, defeating No. 7 Yale and No. 11 Michigan State at Griggs Reservoir on March 31 with times of 6:25.25 and 6:29.10, respectively ... earned a pair of wins over Wisconsin (6:57.40-7:09.1) and Minnesota (6:59.60-7:11.1) on April 7 in Bloomington, Ind. ... crossed the line in 6:48.20 to capture a win against Oklahoma on April 14 in the morning session at Griggs Reservoir ... followed that performance with wins over Oregon State and Tennessee in the afternoon session with a time of 7:00.40 ... placed first against No. 14 Harvard and No. 19 Clemson in 6:49.20 at Griggs Reservoir on April 28 ... placed second at the Big Ten Championships with a time of 6:32.025 (May 13) ... placed second (6:38.94) at the NCAA Championships (May 25-27), matching the crew’s previous best NCAA performance (2008) ... Big Ten Boat of the Week (May 1).
2011 (Freshman Season): Did not compete for the Buckeyes.
Prior to Ohio State: Rowed for Vineland High School (2007-10) ... also rowed for the Atlantic Coast Rowing Club (2009) and Viking Rowing Club (2010) ... high school Varsity Four finished third at the New Jersey State Championships in 2010 after a second-place outing at county championships ... highs school Varsity Eight finished sixth at Stotesbury Cup Regatta (2009) ... competed at the Independent Day Regatta finishing second in the varsity eight and third in the varsity four (2009) ... Most Improved Rower (2008) ... junior varsity eight placed fifth at Stotesbury Cup Regatta and fourth at Scholastic National Re- gatta (2008).
Personal: Daughter of James and Ruslana ... would like to pursue master’s degree in chemistry following undergraduate studies ... enjoys going to the beach, amusement/wa- ter parks and playing ultimate Frisbee ... lists greatest sports thrill as advancing to final of Scholastic National Championship with the junior varsity eight and finished fourth overall ... Vineland High School Vice President of National Honor Society (2010) ... member of the Russian Club.
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CLAIRE-LOUISE BODE SENIOR JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA Geography/Climatology Studies
2013 (Junior Season): Rowed as the stroke seat of the First Varsity Eight in every race of the season ... earned Big Ten Boat of the Week honors (April 9) ... opened the season with a second-place finish (6:43.8) at Princeton on March 30 ... claimed two wins at the OSU Invitational April 6 at Griggs Reservoir; the first over Tennessee (6:52.7-7:23.7) and the second over No. 13 Notre Dame (7:09.28-7:21.26) ... captured a first-place finish (7:33.9) at the Big Ten Duals April 13 in Ann Arbor, Mich., over No. 13 Michigan, Michigan State and Indiana ... opened the Clemson Invitational at Lake Hartwell in Clemson, S.C. with a second-place finish to No. 3 Virginia (6:24.1-6:27.0) ... followed that performance with a pair of wins; the first in the second session (6:14.8) over Clemson, Miami (Fla.), Penn, Texas and Central Florida and the second (6:40.1) over UCLA, Minnesota, Oregon State, Texas and Central Florida ... defeated No. 8 Harvard-Radcliffe (6:53.29 -6:56.98) May 4 at Griggs Reservoir ... placed first at the 2013 Big Ten Championships at Eagle Creek Park in Indianapolis, Ind. with a time of 6:29.46, helping to capture the Buckeyes’ fourth Big Ten Championship ... placed third at the 2013 NCAA Championships (6:23.19) at Eagle Creek Park in Indianapolis, Ind. clinching the program’s first national team title ... named Ohio State Female Athlete of the Year and Big Ten Rowing Athlete of the Year ... earned Pocock First Team All-America, CRCA First Team All-Central Region and First Team All-Big Ten honors.
2012 (Sophomore Season): Rowed as a member of the First Varsity Eight in every race of the season ... defeated Notre Dame (6:28.09-6:35.39) at Griggs Reservoir on March 24 ... placed first against No. 7 Yale (6:23.66-6:32.28) and No. 11 Michigan State (6:24.70-6:32.92) at Griggs Reservoir on March 31 ... tallied two more wins on April 7 in Bloomington, Ind., defeating Wisconsin and Minnesota with a time of 6:45.5 ... earned three more wins at Ann Arbor on April 14, defeating Oklahoma (6:41.80- 6:57.24) during the morning session and Oregon State and Tennessee during the afternoon session with a time of 6:48.25 ... placed first against No. 14 Harvard and No. 19 Clemson in 6:40.63 at Griggs Reservoir on April 28 ... finished second at the Big Ten Championships (May 13) with a time of 6:29.809 ... finished the NCAA Cham- pionships (May 25-27) in tenth place overall (6:32.69) ... Collegiate Rowing Coaches Association (CRCA) All-Central Region Second Team ... All-Big Ten Second Team.
Summer 2011: Finished fifth (7:26.52) at U-23 World championships in Amsterdam; competed with Kate Christowitz for the Republic of South Africa and advanced to A Final.
2011 (Freshman Season): Rowed with First Varsity Eight in every race of the season ... named to Collegiate Rowing Coaches Association All-Central Region second team along with All-Big Ten second team ... picked up first win as a Buckeye with 1V8 at Griggs Reservoir in Columbus vs. Michigan (6:30.2-6:42.0) (March 26) ... captured two wins at 2011 Big Ten Duals (April 9) held in Columbus; first win was over Louisville and Bucknell in the morning session (6:40.2), and second came against Iowa and Rhode Island in the afternoon (6:58.2) ... finished the day with two wins at Griggs Reservoir (April 23) vs. Michigan State and Michigan with times of 6:34.9 and 6:52.3, respectively ... helped clinched Ohio State’s third Big Ten title in program history with runner-up finish in 1V8 race (May 15) at Eagle Creek Park in Indianapolis, Ind. ... finished second to Harvard in Third-Level Final of NCAA championships (May 27-29) held at Lake Natoma in Gold River, Calif. ... CRCA All-Central Region second team.
Prior to Ohio State: Competed in Under-23 World Championships in Brest, Belarus, in pair for South Africa; finished fourth, which marked first time a South African women’s crew made A Final at U23 level ... member of Junior National Team in 2009 and 2008 ... also rowed for St. Andrews; won all sculling events during 2009-10 season and was 2009 Gauteng Champion with the crew ... competed with Old Edwardian Rowing Club; club team was 2010 South African Champions ... named 2010 National Blazer and Colors for U23 Team; earned same honor for Junior National Team ... St. Andrews Sportswoman of the Year and school honors in 2008-09 ... Willows Manroe Trophy for top rower ... Most Promising Rower award winner.
Personal: Daughter of Lars and Annelise ... has one brother, Sean ... would like to
continue rowing internationally for South Africa and become a certified architect ... lists greatest sports thrill as making A Final at Under-23 championships and finishing fourth in women’s pair ... enjoys photography, watching a good movie and reading.
LINDSEY BROWN SOPHOMORE UPPER ARLINGTON, OHIO Operations Management
Prior to Ohio State: Rowed as a member of the Michigan State second novice eight crew in every race of the season ... opened the season at home against Michigan and Notre Dame (March 30), falling to Michigan (7:30.73-7:41.68) in the first session and defeating Notre Dame (7:51.20-8:08.5) in the second session ... crossed the line in 6:59.2 to place third at the Big Ten Duals in Ann Arbor, Mich., April 13 ... competed at the Clemson Invitational April 20-21 at Lake Hartwell in Clemson, S.C., placing second to Texas in both the morning (7:10.7-7:16.8) and afternoon (6:53.0-6:57.6) session ... competed against Minnesota and Wisconsin in the final week of the regular season, rowing to a second-place finish (7:11.7) behind Wisconsin ... earned a bronze medal at the 2013 Big Ten Championships after crossing the line in 7:22.64 behind first-place Wisconsin and second-place Michigan.
Personal: Daughter of Bernhard and Stephanie ... has two sisters, Alexandra and Sa- mantha ... transfer from Michigan State (2012) where she was a member of the novice team ... rowed for Westerville Crew under coach Trish Chase (2010-11) ... also rowed for Penn AC (2011) under coach Rebecca Smith ... enjoys spending time with family and friends, fishing and shopping ... father played collegiate football and sister played collegiate golf.
AINA CID CENTELLES SOPHOMORE AMPOSTA, SPAIN Exercise Science
2013 (Freshman Season): Rowed as a member of the First Varsity Four at the 2013 Big Ten Championships and 2013 NCAA Championships ... placed first at the 2013 Big Ten Championships at Eagle Creek Park in Indianapolis, Ind. with a time of 7:25.74 ... captured the boat’s second consecutive NCAA Championship with a first-place finish (7:08.26) at the 2013 NCAA Championships at Eagle Creek Park in Indianapolis, Ind.
Prior to Ohio State: Member of the Spanish Rowing Team (2011-12) under the direction of David Morales ... placed fourth in the pair at the World Rowing Junior Championships (2011) ... placed fifth in the single at the World Rowing Junior Championships (2012).
Personal: Daughter of Victor Cid and Rosa Ma Centelles ... has one sister Victoria ... plans on studying physiotherapy and training for the Olympic games after graduation ... enjoys watching TV, listening to music and hanging out with friends.
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SANDRA DINTER FRESHMAN NIDDERAU, GERMANY Health Science
Prior to Ohio State: Rowed port for Coach Volker Lechtenberg ... placed fourth in the junior women’s eight and fifth in the junior lightweight women’s four at the 2012 World Junior Championships in Plovdiv, Bulgaria.
Personal: Daughter of Andreas and Kerstin ... has one sibling, Jennifer ... plans to at- tend medical school after graduation ... enjoys playing sports, painting and reading ... lists greatest sports thrill as placing fourth at the 2012 World Junior Championships in Plovdiv, Bulgaria.
LAUREN ECKLES SENIOR EAST GREENWICH, R.I. Strategic Communications
2013 (Junior Season): Rowed as a member of the Second Varsity Eight in every race of the season ... earned Big Ten Boat of the Week honors (April 16 & 23) ... earned an undefeated 12-0 record ... opened the season with a win (6:51.4) over No. 3 Princeton and No. 13 Brown at Carnegie Lake, N.J. on March 30 ... earned two wins at the OSU Invitational April 6 at Griggs Reservoir; the first over Tennessee (7:15.7-7:29.8) and the second over No. 13 Notre Dame (7:18.80-7:32.75) ... claimed first place (6:48.1) over No. 13 Michigan, Michigan State and Indiana at the Big Ten Duals April 13 in Ann Arbor, Mich. ... captured three wins at the Clemson Invitational at Lake Hartwell in Clemson, S.C. ... the first (6:33.4) over No. 3 Virginia, Oklahoma, Minnesota, Louisville and Central Florida ... the second (6:23.4) over Clemson, Penn, Miami, Texas and Central Florida and the third and final race (6:55.1) over UCLA, Minnesota, Oregon State, Texas and UCF ... defeated No. 8 Harvard-Radcliffe (7:01.94-7:15.35) May 4 at Griggs Reservoir ... earned a first-place finish at the 2013 Big Ten Championships at Eagle Creek Park in Indianapolis, Ind. with a time of 6:31.41 ... captured the boat’s first NCAA Championship with a first-place finish (6:27.86) at the 2013 NCAA Cham- pionships at Eagle Creek Park in Indianapolis, Ind ... Academic All-Big Ten and OSU Scholar-Athlete.
2012 (Sophomore Season): Competed with the Third Varsity Eight in the opening race of the season, defeating Notre Dame (7:04.52-7:24.46) at Griggs Reservoir on March 24 ... rowed with the Third Varsity Four on March 31 at Griggs Reservoir, defeating No. 9 Michigan (7:16.67-7:37.70) in the morning session, and No. 11 Michigan State and No. 9 Michigan in the afternoon session after crossing the line in 7:25.20 ... rowed with the Second Varsity Four on April 14 at Griggs Reservoir, defeating Michigan and Oklahoma in the morning and afternoon sessions with times of 7:40.85 and 7:49.63, respectively ... also earned wins over No. 19 Clemson (7:48.81-8:05.30) and No. 2 Virginia (7:18.10-7:23.27) with the Second Varsity Four at Griggs Reservoir on April 28 ... Academic All-Big Ten and OSU Scholar-Athlete.
2011 (Freshman Season): Novice rower ... defeated Clemson at Griggs Reservoir on April 3 at the ACC/Big Ten Challenge with the First Novice Eight, crossing the finish line in time of 7:42.38 ... Ohio State Scholar-Athlete.
Prior to Ohio State: Played lacrosse at East Greenwich High for four seasons under head coach Judy Davis ... goalie for varsity team ... earned 2010 All-Region Academic Team honors ... recognized as member of Rhode Island All-State Academic Girl’s La- crosse Team in 2010.
Personal: Daughter of Todd and Julie ... has one sibling, Brandon ... plans to pursue a career in public relations after graduation ... enjoys biking, going to the beach, cooking, taking pictures and reading magazines ... lists winning Big Ten title during her fresh- man year as greatest sports thrill to date ... describes winning the Big Ten champion- ship as an intense feeling of pure joy.
ANNE FRUTH JUNIOR TIFFIN, OHIO Environment, Economy, Development & Sustainability
2013 (Sophomore Season): Rowed as a member of both the Second Varsity Four and Third Varsity Four throughout the season ... opened the season with the Third Varsity Four at the OSU Invitational April 6, placing second to Michigan (8:13.44-8:23.02) dur- ing the first session and claiming first (8:29.60) over Michigan and Notre Dame in the second session ... captured a first-place finish (7:43.8) at the Big Ten Duals April 13 in Ann Arbor, Mich., defeating Michigan and Indiana ... placed second with the Second Varsity Four to No. 3 Virginia (7:44.8) but ahead of Louisville and Oklahoma in the first session of the Clemson Invitational at Lake Hartwell in Clemson, S.C. ... placed first (7:26.7) over Texas, Clemson and Penn during the second session ... earned a third- place finish (8:06.50) behind the First Varsity Four (7:54.47) and Third Varsity Four (8:05.69) but ahead of No. 8 Harvard-Radcliffe (8:08.57) at Griggs Reservoir May 4 ... captured a bronze medal after finishing third (7:39.88) behind Michigan and Wisconsin at the 2013 Big Ten Championships.
2012 (Freshman Season): Started the season with the Second Novice Eight ... finished second against Notre Dame, finishing behind OSU’s Third Varsity Eight in 7:22.29 at Griggs Reservoir on March 24 ... earned first career Buckeye victories with wins over No. 11 Michigan State and No. 9 Michigan in the morning session at Griggs Reser- voir on March 31 with a time of 7:04.87 ... defeated No. 11 Michigan State (7:08.25- 7:32.07) for a second time during the afternoon session ... crossed the line in 7:08.25 to defeat Wisconsin in the morning session and in 7:34.3 to defeat Minnesota in the af- ternoon session April 7 in Bloomington, Ind. ... swept the competition in both sessions at Ann Arbor, Mich., on April 14 defeating Michigan and Oklahoma twice with times of 7:18.31 and 7:26.07, respectively ... tallied wins against No. 19 Clemson (7:48.81- 8:05.30) and No. 2 Virginia (7:18.10-7:23.27) with the First Novice Eight at Griggs Reservoir on April 28 ... won a Big Ten Title with the First Novice Eight in Indianapolis on May 13, crossing the line in 6:40.677.
Prior to Ohio State: Four-year member of Hopewell-Loudon cross country and softball teams (2007-10)
Personal: Daughter of Robert and Jane ... has two brothers, John and Paul ... plans to travel after completion of undergraduate studies ... enjoys snowboarding, reading, traveling and running.
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ANNA GACKOWSKI SOPHOMORE MIDLAND PARK, N.J. Pre-Med/Medical Laboratory Science
2013 (Freshman Season): Rowed as a member of the first novice eight in every race of the season ... opened the season with a fourth-place finish (7:45.3) at No. 3 Princeton with No. 13 Brown at Carnegie Lake, N.J. March 30 ... claimed two third-place finishes at the OSU Invitational at Griggs Reservoir April 6, both to Michigan and Notre Dame in times of 7:47.82 and 7:50.52, respectively ... placed second behind Michigan (6:58.8- 7:01.1) at the Big Ten Duals April 13 at Belleville Lake in Ann Arbor, Mich., ... captured two first-place finishes at the Clemson Invitational at Lake Hartwell in Clemson, S.C. April 20-21; the first over Virginia, Oklahoma, UCF and Louisville in 6:58.2 and the sec- ond over Clemson, Texas, Penn, UCF and Miami in 6:45.0 ... placed second (7:17.00) to No. 8 Harvard-Radcliffe May 4 at Griggs Reservoir ... captured a first-place finish and gold medal at the 2013 Big Ten Championships after crossing the line in 7:06.90 ahead of second-place Wisconsin and third-place Michigan.
Prior to Ohio State: Four-year member of River Rowing Association (2008-12) ... N.J. State Champion in Women’s 2V (2011) ... placed third in U.S. Rowing Mid-Atlantic Championships in Women’s 2V (2012) ... competed at U.S. Rowing Youth Nationals in the Women’s 2V (2012).
Personal: Daughter of Roman and Roberta ... has two siblings, Catherine and Mary Claire ... plans to attend medical school for either pediatric medicine or pediatric den- tistry upon completion of undergraduate studies ... enjoys reading, traveling and yoga ... lists greatest sports thrill as when her doubles partner caught a crab in the last 250 meters of a race but quickly pulled out of it to sprint and win the race ... member of Pre- Medicine Club, Pre-Dentistry Club and Random Acts of Kindness Club.
JILLIAN GETZ SENIOR LAKEWOOD, OHIO International Studies
2013 (Junior Season): Rowed as a member of the Second Varsity Four for the majority of the season ... opened the season with a second-place finish (8:00.3) to No. 3 Princ- eton at Carnegie Lake, N.J. on March 30 ... earned two wins at the OSU Invitational April 6 at Griggs Reservoir; the first over Tennessee (8:15.40-8:25.47) and the second over No. 13 Notre Dame (8:27.00-8:42.96) ... placed first (7:42.4) over No. 13 Michi- gan, Michigan State and Indiana at the Big Ten Duals April 13 in Ann Arbor, Mich. ... placed second to No. 3 Virginia (7:44.8) but ahead of Louisville and Oklahoma in the first session of the Clemson Invitational at Lake Hartwell in Clemson, S.C. ... placed first (7:26.7) over Texas, Clemson and Penn during the second session ... earned a third-place finish (8:06.50) behind the first varsity four (7:54.47) and second varsity four (8:05.69) but ahead of No. 8 Harvard-Radcliffe (8:08.57) at Griggs Reservoir May 4 ... captured a first-place finish and gold medal at the 2013 Big Ten Championships with the Third Varsity Four after crossing the line in 7:42.46 ahead of second-place Michigan and third-place Iowa.
2012 (Sophomore Season): Raced as a member of the Fourth Varsity Four at Griggs Reservoir on April 28 ... placed second to No. 2 Virginia in both the morning and after- noon sessions with times of 8:37.99 and 7:58.39, respectively.
2011 (Freshman Season): Did not see action for the Buckeyes.
Prior to Ohio State: Played rugby for the Lakewood Rangers ... won the state champi- onship in rugby in 2006, 2007, 2008 and 2009 ... received player of the match honors at the 2009 rugby nationals, where Lakewood finished runner-up for the second con- secutive season.
Personal: Daughter of Peggy and the late Billy Getz ... has two siblings, Sammy and Lexi ... plans to major in international studies and pursue a career with an international business firm ... hobbies include rock climbing, biking, reading and boating ... lists scoring the first tri in the rugby national game her senior year as her greatest sports thrill.CORINNE JONES
JUNIOR KATY, TEXAS City and Regional Planning, Public Affairs
2013 (Sophomore Season): Rowed as a member of the Second Novice Eight through- out the season ... opened the season at the OSU Invitational at Griggs Reservoir April 6, placing third (7:59.09) behind Michigan and Notre Dame in the first session and placing second (7:55.10) behind Michigan in the second session ... finished fourth with a time of 7:07.5 at the Big Ten Duals April 13 at Belleville Lake in Ann Arbor, Mich., ... captured two third-place finishes at the Clemson Invitational at Lake Hartwell in Clem- son, S.C. April 20-21; the first to Texas and Michigan State with a time of 7:25.9 and the second to Texas and Michigan State with a time of 7:02.3 ... rowed with the First Novice Eight at the 2013 Big Ten Championships, capturing a first-place finish and gold medal after crossing the line in 7:06.90 ahead of second-place Wisconsin and third-place Michigan ... OSU Scholar-Athlete.
Personal: Daughter of Steve and Carmen ... has one sibling, Henry ... plans to pur- sue a career in urban planning or policy after graduation ... also wants to run a full marathon with friends and become fluent in Hebrew ... enjoys re-finishing furniture, geocaching and reading design blogs ... International Affairs Scholar and Ohio State Scholar Athlete ... lists greatest sports thrill as winning the 2013 Big Ten Champion- ship.
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SARAH KESSLER JUNIOR CINCINNATI, OHIO Exercise Science & Education
2013 (Sophomore Season): Rowed as a member of the First Varsity Four for the ma- jority of the season... opened the season with a second-place finish (7:57.8) to No. 13 Brown at Carnegie Lake, N.J. on March 30 ... earned two wins at the OSU Invitational April 6 at Griggs Reservoir; the first over Tennessee (8:09.50-8:34.83) and the second over No. 13 Notre Dame (8:16.87-8:29.47) ... claimed first place (7:33.9) over No. 13 Michigan, Michigan State and Indiana at the Big Ten Duals April 13 in Ann Arbor, Mich. ... captured two wins at the Clemson Invitational at Lake Hartwell in Clemson, S.C. ... the first (7:21.4) over No. 3 Virginia, Louisville, Oklahoma and UCF and the second (7:13.4) over Clemson, Penn, Texas, Miami and UCF ... defeated No. 8 Harvard-Rad- cliffe (7:54.47-8:08.57) May 4 at Griggs Reservoir ... Academic All-Big Ten.
2012 (Freshman Season): Rowed as a member of the First Novice Eight in every com- petition of the season ... earned first career Buckeye win over Notre Dame (7:08.12- 7:15.94) at Griggs Reservoir (March 24) ... followed that outing with a pair of wins at home (March 31) over No. 7 Yale (6:54.32-7:03.48) and No. 11 Michigan State (6:51.31-7:01.47) ... placed first against Minnesota with a time of 7:14.9 in Blooming- ton, Ind. on April 7 ... earned win over Oklahoma (7:06.80-7:08.99) during the morning session at Ann Arbor, Mich. on April 14 ... defeated No. 19 Clemson (7:15.27-7:27.10) at Griggs Reservoir on April 28 ... captured a Big Ten title with the First Novice Eight (May 13) ... crew sounded the horn with a time of 6:40.67.
SAMI JUROFSKY JUNIOR WESTPORT, CONN. Communications
2013 (Sophomore Season): Coxswain for the First, Second and Third Varsity Four throughout the season ... opened the season with the First Varsity Four and a second- place finish (7:57.8) to No. 13 Brown at Carnegie Lake, N.J. on March 30 ... earned two wins at the OSU Invitational April 6 at Griggs Reservoir; the first over Tennes- see (8:09.50-8:34.83) and the second over No. 13 Notre Dame (8:16.87-8:29.47) ... captured a first-place finish (7:43.8) with the Third Varsity Four at the Big Ten Duals April 13 in Ann Arbor, Mich., defeating Michigan and Indiana ... earned two wins at the Clemson Invitational at Lake Hartwell in Clemson, S.C. April 20-21, both over Virginia `A’, Virginia B’, Duke, Louisville and Indiana in times of 7:43.0 and 7:19.7, respectively ... placed second (8:05.69) to No. 8 Harvard-Radcliffe at Griggs Reservoir May 4 ... captured a bronze medal with the Second Varsity Four after finishing third (7:39.88) behind Michigan and Wisconsin at the 2013 Big Ten Championships.
2012 (Freshman Season): Started the season as coxswain with the First Varsity Four ... crew defeated Notre Dame (7:25.60-7:49.13) at Griggs Reservoir on March 24 ... coxed the Second Varsity Four to wins over No. 19 Clemson and No. 2 Virginia at Griggs Reservoir (April 28) with times of 7:48.81 and 7:18.10, respectively ... led the Second Varsity Four to a Big Ten Championship, crossing the line in 7:12.916.
Prior to Ohio State: Member of Saugatuck Rowing Club for three years ... coxswain for boys varsity eight.
Personal: Daughter of Howard Jurofsky and Hyleri Katzenberg ... has six siblings, Carleigh, Jameson, Michael, Adam, Andrew and Isabella ... plans to work in broadcast communications after completion of undergraduate studies ... lists crossing the finish line in first at the Big Ten Championships and being awarded the Big Ten medal as her greatest sports thrill ... was on an NBC primetime show with her family in 2009 called “The Great American Road Trip.”
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KATIE KING SENIOR POWELL, OHIO Human Development and Family Science
2013 (Junior Season): Rowed as a member of the First Varsity Eight in every race of the season ... earned Big Ten Boat of the Week honors (April 9) ... opened the season with a second-place finish (6:43.8) at Princeton on March 30 ... claimed two wins at the OSU Invitational April 6 at Griggs Reservoir; the first over Tennessee (6:52.7-7:23.7) and the second over No. 13 Notre Dame (7:09.28-7:21.26) ... captured a first-place finish (7:33.9) at the Big Ten Duals April 13 in Ann Arbor, Mich., over No. 13 Michi- gan, Michigan State and Indiana ... opened the Clemson Invitational at Lake Hartwell in Clemson, S.C. with a second-place finish to No. 3 Virginia (6:24.1-6:27.0) ... fol- lowed that performance with a pair of wins; the first in the second session (6:14.8) over Clemson, Miami (Fla.), Penn, Texas and Central Florida and the second (6:40.1) over UCLA, Minnesota, Oregon State, Texas and Central Florida ... defeated No. 8 Harvard-Radcliffe (6:53.29 -6:56.98) May 4 at Griggs Reservoir ... placed first at the 2013 Big Ten Championships at Eagle Creek Park in Indianapolis, Ind. with a time of 6:29.46, helping to capture the Buckeyes’ fourth Big Ten Championship ... placed third at the 2013 NCAA Championships (6:23.19) at Eagle Creek Park in Indianapolis, Ind. clinching the program’s first national team title.
2012 (Sophomore Season): Opened the season with the Second Varsity Four, defeat- ing Notre Dame (7:30.4-7:49.13) at Griggs Reservoir on March 24 ... earned two wins against No. 7 Yale (7:14.81-7:28.66) and No. 11 Michigan State (7:13.39-7:41.80) at Griggs Reservoir on March 31 ... as a member of the First Varsity Four, earned wins against Wisconsin and Minnesota in Bloomington, Ind., on April 7 with times of 6:57.4 and 6:59.6, respectively ... defeated Oklahoma (7:37.20-8:13.07) in the morning ses- sion and Tennessee and Oregon State in the afternoon session with a time of 7:44.42 in Ann Arbor, Mich. on April 14 ... tallied two wins over No. 14 Harvard and No. 19 Clemson with a time of 7:38.47 on April 28 at Griggs Reservoir ... won a Big Ten Championship in Indianapolis on May 13 with a time of 7:01.815 ... won the program’s first ever NCAA Championship at Lake Mercer, N.J. on May 27, crossing the line in 7:13.09.
2011 (Freshman Season): Competed with novice team during season ... rowed to a win with First Novice Eight at ACC/Big Ten Challenge hosted by Buckeyes; group outlasted Clemson with time of 7:49.14 ... finished runner-up at Big Ten championships in Indianapolis, Ind., with 1N8; recorded 6:37.0 time, placing Buckeyes ahead of Wis- consin, Minnesota, Michigan State, Iowa and Indiana ... Ohio State Scholar-Athlete.
Prior to Ohio State: Rowed with Dublin Crew (2006-10) ... honored for rowing excel- lence as a novice (2007) ... earned most improved honors as a varsity team member.
Personal: Daughter of Dan and DeeAnn ... has two siblings, Charlie and Holly ... wants to attend graduate school for physical therapy and travel after earning undergradu- ate degree in health science ... interested in coaching high school rowing program ... enjoys reading, biking, cooking, listening to music and watching new movies ... lists greatest sports thrills as winning the Big Ten Championship as a team in 2011 and winning a NCAA Championship with the First Varsity Four in 2012... member of Ohio State University Scholars ... participates with OSU Athletes in Action.
VICTORIA LANGWASSER SOPHOMORE DELAWARE, OHIO Exploration
2013 (Freshman Season): Rowed as a member of the first novice eight in every race of the season ... opened the season with a fourth-place finish (7:45.3) at No. 3 Princeton with No. 13 Brown at Carnegie Lake, N.J. March 30 ... claimed two third-place finishes at the OSU Invitational at Griggs Reservoir April 6, both to Michigan and Notre Dame in times of 7:47.82 and 7:50.52, respectively ... placed second behind Michigan (6:58.8- 7:01.1) at the Big Ten Duals April 13 at Belleville Lake in Ann Arbor, Mich., ... captured two first-place finishes at the Clemson Invitational at Lake Hartwell in Clemson, S.C. April 20-21; the first over Virginia, Oklahoma, UCF and Louisville in 6:58.2 and the sec- ond over Clemson, Texas, Penn, UCF and Miami in 6:45.0 ... placed second (7:17.00) to No. 8 Harvard-Radcliffe May 4 at Griggs Reservoir ... captured a first-place finish and gold medal at the 2013 Big Ten Championships after crossing the line in 7:06.90 ahead of second-place Wisconsin and third-place Michigan.
Prior to Ohio State: Four-year letterwinner in swimming and two-year letterwinner in cross country and track and field at Olentangy High ... member of the Dublin Crew Club (2011), the Westerville Crew Club (2012) and the DARTS swim team (1997-09) ... advanced to the District Tournament in track and field in (2009-10) ... set two school records and advanced to the District Tournament in swimming (2009-12) ... advanced to U.S. Rowing Youth Nationals with Westerville Crew in 2011.
Personal: Daughter of Mike and Taryn ... has two siblings, Christian and Olivia ... wants to work in broadcast communications ... enjoys hanging out with friends and swimming ... lists greatest sports thrill as advancing to U.S. Rowing Youth National Champion- ships.
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ANNA LIND JUNIOR WESTERVILLE, OHIO New Media and Communication Technology
2013 (Sophomore Season): Rowed as a member of the Third Varsity Four ... captured a first-place finish (7:43.8) at the Big Ten Duals April 13 in Ann Arbor, Mich., defeating Michigan and Indiana ... earned two wins at the Clemson Invitational at Lake Hartwell in Clemson, S.C. April 20-21, both over Virginia `A’, Virginia `B’, Duke, Louisville and Indiana in times of 7:43.0 and 7:19.7, respectively ... placed second (8:05.69) to No. 8 Harvard-Radcliffe at Griggs Reservoir May 4.
Prior to Ohio State: Transfer student-athlete out of the University of Iowa, where she rowed at stroke seat of the First Varsity Four (2011-12) ... captain of Westerville High and club volleyball teams during her freshman season (2006) ... captain of Westerville Crew during her junior and senior years (2009, 10)... advanced to U.S. Rowing Youth Nationals (2010).
Personal: Daughter of Roger and Suzie ... has three siblings ... enjoys playing the piano, drawing and having fun with friends ... lists greatest sports thrill as having the honor and privilege to compete at the Big Ten Championships (2012).
VICTORIA LAZUR JUNIOR PITTSBURGH, PA. Public Affairs
2013 (Sophomore Season): Coxswain of the Second Varsity Eight for the majority of the season ... earned Big Ten Boat of the Week honors (April 16 & 23) ... opened the season with a win (6:51.4) over No. 3 Princeton and No. 13 Brown at Carnegie Lake, N.J. on March 30 ... earned two wins at the OSU Invitational April 6 at Griggs Reservoir; the first over Tennessee (7:15.7-7:29.8) and the second over No. 13 Notre Dame (7:18.80-7:32.75) ... claimed first place (6:48.1) over No. 13 Michigan, Michigan State and Indiana at the Big Ten Duals April 13 in Ann Arbor, Mich. ... captured three wins at the Clemson Invitational at Lake Hartwell in Clemson, S.C. ... the first (6:33.4) over No. 3 Virginia, Oklahoma, Minnesota, Louisville and Central Florida ... the second (6:23.4) over Clemson, Penn, Miami, Texas and Central Florida and the third and final race (6:55.1) over UCLA, Minnesota, Oregon State, Texas and UCF ... defeated No. 8 Harvard-Radcliffe (6:53.29 -6:56.98) May 4 at Griggs Reservoir ... placed first at the 2013 Big Ten Championships at Eagle Creek Park in Indianapolis, Ind. with a time of 6:29.46, helping to capture the Buckeyes’ fourth Big Ten Championship ... placed third at the 2013 NCAA Championships (6:23.19) at Eagle Creek Park in Indianapolis, Ind. clinching the program’s first national team title ... Academic All-Big Ten and OSU Scholar-Athlete.
2012 (Freshman Season): Coxswain for the Second Varsity Eight throughout the sea- son ... coxed the crew to a win over Notre Dame (6:37.70-6:44.25) at Griggs Reservoir on March 24 ... led team to wins over No. 7 Yale (6:25.25-6:34.66) and No. 11 Michigan State (6:59.6-7:11.1) at Griggs Reservoir (March 31) ... earned a pair of wins over Wisconsin (6:57.40-7:09.1) and Minnesota (6:59.60-7:11.1) on April 7 in Bloomington, Ind. ... crossed the line in 6:48.20 to capture a win against Oklahoma on April 14 in the morning session at Griggs Reservoir ... followed that performance with wins over Oregon State and Tennessee in the afternoon session with a time of 7:00.40 ... placed first against No. 14 Harvard and No. 19 Clemson in 6:49.20 at Griggs Reservoir (April 28) ... placed second at the Big Ten Championships (May 13) with a time of 6:32.025 ... placed second (6:38.94) at the NCAA Championships (May 25-27), matching the crew’s previous best NCAA performance (2008) ... Big Ten Boat of the Week (May 1) ... OSU Scholar-Athlete.
Prior to Ohio State: Coxswain for Upper St. Clair rowing team ... captained crew to first-place finish in Women’s Junior Varsity Four at Mercyhurst Prep Invitational Re- gatta (2010) ... finished first in Women’s Coxswains Race at Pittsburgh Indoor Rowing Championship (2010) ... Junior Varsity Eight finished second at Mercyhurst Prep Invi- tational (2010) ... high school finished second overall at Mercyhurst Prep Invitational and Pittsburgh Indoor Rowing Championship ... guided Men’s Junior Varsity Four to first-place finish at Mercyhurst Prep Invitational (2009) ... also ran cross country.
Personal: Daughter of Mark and Maria ... has two siblings, Nicholas and Zachary ... plans to join the Peace Corps and travel after completion of undergraduate studies ... enjoys working out, ceramics and listening to music ... involved with the John Glenn Civic Leadership Committee, OSU Honors Program, Athletes in Action and Leadership Committee ... lists greatest sports thrills as racing at the NCAA Championships (2012) and watching the OSU vs. Wisconsin football game (2012).
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EELKJE MIEDEMA SENIOR CIRCLEVILLE, OHIO Animal Science
2013 (Junior Season): Rowed as a member of the First Varsity Eight in every race of the season ... earned Big Ten Boat of the Week honors (April 9) ... opened the season with a second-place finish (6:43.8) at Princeton on March 30 ... claimed two wins at the OSU Invitational April 6 at Griggs Reservoir; the first over Tennessee (6:52.7-7:23.7) and the second over No. 13 Notre Dame (7:09.28-7:21.26) ... captured a first-place finish (7:33.9) at the Big Ten Duals April 13 in Ann Arbor, Mich., over No. 13 Michi- gan, Michigan State and Indiana ... opened the Clemson Invitational at Lake Hartwell in Clemson, S.C. with a second-place finish to No. 3 Virginia (6:24.1-6:27.0) ... fol- lowed that performance with a pair of wins; the first in the second session (6:14.8) over Clemson, Miami (Fla.), Penn, Texas and Central Florida and the second (6:40.1) over UCLA, Minnesota, Oregon State, Texas and Central Florida ... defeated No. 8 Harvard-Radcliffe (6:53.29 -6:56.98) May 4 at Griggs Reservoir ... placed first at the 2013 Big Ten Championships at Eagle Creek Park in Indianapolis, Ind. with a time of 6:29.46, helping to capture the Buckeyes’ fourth Big Ten Championship ... placed third at the 2013 NCAA Championships (6:23.19) at Eagle Creek Park in Indianapolis, Ind. clinching the program’s first national team title ... named First Team All-Big Ten ... earned CRCA Central All-Region First Team and CRCA Second Team All-America honors ... Academic All-Big Ten and OSU Scholar-Athlete.
2012 (Sophomore Season): Split time among several crews throughout the season ... started season with a win over Notre Dame (7:25.60-7:49.13) with the First Varsity Four on March 24 at Griggs Reservoir ... followed that performance with wins over Wisconsin (6:45.5-6:50.1) and Minnesota (6:51.0-7:04.5) with the First Varsity Eight on April 7 in Bloomington, Ind. ... also defeated Oklahoma, Oregon State and Tennessee at Ann Arbor on April 14 with times of 6:41.80 and 6:48.25, respectively ... placed first with the Second Varsity Eight against No. 14 Harvard and No. 19 Clemson in 6:49.20 at Griggs Reservoir on April 28 ... rowed with the Second Varsity Four at the Big Ten championships, crossing the line in 7:12.916 to finish first and earn a Big Ten Title ... placed second (6:38.94) with the Second Varsity Eight at the NCAA Championships (May 25-27), matching the crew’s previous best NCAA performance (2008) ... Aca- demic All-Big Ten and OSU Scholar-Athlete.
2011 (Freshman Season): Rowed for novice crew ... recorded first win at ACC/Big Ten Challenge hosted by Ohio State with First Novice Eight; crossed line ahead of Clemson in 7:42.38 ... concluded season with runner-up finish to Michigan at Big Ten championships held in Indianapolis, Ind., in 6:37.60 ... Collegiate Rowing Coaches Association Scholar-Athlete ... OSU Scholar-Athlete.
Prior to Ohio State: Four-year member of the Circleville cross country and track teams.
Personal: Daughter of Andy and Itske ... has two siblings, Sytske and Jan ... accepted to the Ohio State Veterinary Early Commitment Program ... plans to pursue a career as a large animal veterinarian after graduation ... member of Health Sciences Schol- ars Program and Buckeye Dairy Club ... Friendship Mentor through Franklin County Children’s Services ... enjoys being outside, traveling and spending time with friends and family ... lists greatest sports thrill as winning the 2011 Big Ten Championships.
2013 (Sophomore Season): Rowed as a member of both the Second Varsity Eight and First Varsity Four throughout the season ... opened the season with the Second Varsity Eight and a win (6:51.4) over No. 3 Princeton and No. 13 Brown at Carnegie Lake, N.J. on March 30 ... earned two wins at the OSU Invitational April 6 at Griggs Reser- voir; the first over Tennessee (7:15.7-7:29.8) and the second over No. 13 Notre Dame (7:18.80-7:32.75) ... claimed first place (6:48.1) over No. 13 Michigan, Michigan State and Indiana at the Big Ten Duals April 13 in Ann Arbor, Mich. ... captured two wins with the First Varsity Four at the Clemson Invitational at Lake Hartwell in Clemson, S.C. ... the first (7:21.4) over No. 3 Virginia, Louisville, Oklahoma and UCF and the sec- ond (7:13.4) over Clemson, Penn, Texas, Miami and UCF ... defeated No. 8 Harvard- Radcliffe (7:54.47-8:08.57) May 4 at Griggs Reservoir ... placed first at the 2013 Big Ten Championships at Eagle Creek Park in Indianapolis, Ind. with a time of 7:25.74 ... captured the boat’s second consecutive NCAA Championship with a first-place finish (7:08.26) at the 2013 NCAA Championships at Eagle Creek Park in Indianapolis, Ind ... Academic All-Big Ten and OSU Scholar-Athlete.
2012 (Freshman Season): Rowed with both the Second Novice Eight and First Nov- ice Eight ... took second with the Second Novice Eight against Notre Dame, finish- ing behind OSU’s Third Varsity Eight in 7:22.29 at Griggs Reservoir on March 24 ... earned first career Buckeye victories with wins over No. 11 Michigan State and No. 9 Michigan in the morning session at Griggs Reservoir on March 31 with a time of 7:04.87 ... defeated No. 11 Michigan State (7:08.25-7:32.07) for a second time during the afternoon session ... crossed the line in 7:08.25 to defeat Wisconsin in the morning session and in 7:34.3 to defeat Minnesota in the afternoon session April 7 in Bloom- ington, Ind. ... swept the competition in both sessions at Ann Arbor, Mich., on April 14 defeating Michigan, Michigan’s Third Novice Eight and Oklahoma twice with times of 7:18.31 and 7:26.07, respectively ... defeated No. 19 Clemson (7:15.27-7:27.10) with the First Novice Eight at Griggs Reservoir on April 28 ... captured a Big Ten title (May 13) with the First Novice Eight ... crew sounded the horn with a time of 6:40.67 ... OSU Scholar-Athlete.
Prior to Ohio State: Four-year member of the Blue Ash YMCA swim team (2008-12) and the Mt. Notre Dame Field Hockey Team (2008-12) ... also named GGCL First Team in swimming.
Personal: Daughter of Michelle and David ... has four siblings, Rachael, Tess, Ethan and Luke ... plans to attend medical school after completion of undergraduate stud- ies ... member of honors program, the undergrad research in psychology department and Buckeyethon steering committee ... lists greatest sports thrill as being part of the Novice Eight that won a Big Ten Championship (2012).
CHLOE MEYER JUNIOR WEST CHESTER, OHIO Exploration/Pre-Med
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SARAH PEFFLEY FRESHMAN ENGLEWOOD, OHIO Animal Science
Prior to Ohio State: Three-year member of the Dayton Boat Club where she rowed port ... named Most Valuable Novice Rower in 2011 ... awarded Hammer Award in 2012 and Coaches Award in 2013 ... also named Team Captain in 2013.
Personal: Daughter of Brian and Pam ... has two siblings, Greg and Rachel ... plans to attend veterinary school after graduation ... enjoys drawing, reading and volunteer- ing at animal shelters ... member of high school National Honor Society and National Technical Honor Society ... lists greatest sports thrill as racing at the Governor’s Cup in Columbus (2013) with the Dayton Boat Club and placing first in the first varsity four.
HOLLY NORTON SOPHOMORE JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA Psychology
2013 (Freshman Season): Rowed as a member of the First Varsity Eight in every race of the season ... earned Big Ten Boat of the Week honors (April 9) ... opened the season with a second-place finish (6:43.8) at Princeton on March 30 ... claimed two wins at the OSU Invitational April 6 at Griggs Reservoir; the first over Tennessee (6:52.7-7:23.7) and the second over No. 13 Notre Dame (7:09.28-7:21.26) ... captured a first-place finish (7:33.9) at the Big Ten Duals April 13 in Ann Arbor, Mich., over No. 13 Michigan, Michigan State and Indiana ... opened the Clemson Invitational at Lake Hartwell in Clemson, S.C. with a second-place finish to No. 3 Virginia (6:24.1-6:27.0) ... followed that performance with a pair of wins; the first in the second session (6:14.8) over Clemson, Miami (Fla.), Penn, Texas and Central Florida and the second (6:40.1) over UCLA, Minnesota, Oregon State, Texas and Central Florida ... defeated No. 8 Harvard-Radcliffe (6:53.29 -6:56.98) May 4 at Griggs Reservoir ... placed first at the 2013 Big Ten Championships at Eagle Creek Park in Indianapolis, Ind. with a time of 6:29.46, helping to capture the Buckeyes’ fourth Big Ten Championship ... placed third at the 2013 NCAA Championships (6:23.19) at Eagle Creek Park in Indianapolis, Ind. clinching the program’s first national team title ... named Second Team All-Big Ten.
Prior to Ohio State: Vice Captain of St. Stithian’s Girls School Rowing (2009-11) ... member of South African National Team (2011) ... earned Most Promising Rower, National Colours and Vice Captain honors (2011) ... won gold in the Women’s Double event at the Senior South African Championships (2010) ... won bronze in the Women’s Four and Women’s Eight events as well ... won three bronze medals and one silver medal at the South African Schools Championships (2010-11).
Personal: Daughter of Ross and Sheila ... has one sibling, Josh ... plans to travel following undergraduate studies ... enjoys mountain biking and water sports ... lists greatest sports thrill as representing South Africa in the Women’s Pair Event at the World Junior Rowing Championships in London (2011).
AUDRIANNA PENZA SOPHOMORE POWELL, OHIO Neuroscience
2013 (Freshman Season): Member of the novice team ... OSU Scholar-Athlete.
Personal: Daughter of Sam and Elizabeth ... has two siblings, John and Katelyn ... plans to attend graduate school to become a Physician’s Assistant ... enjoys swim- ming and teaching swim lessons in the summer ... cousin, Vince Penza, is a member of the football team at the University of Toledo ... member of O-SWAG, a community service organization.
SYTSKE MIEDEMA SOPHOMORE CIRCLEVILLE, OHIO Food Business Management
2012 (Freshman Season): Rowed as a member of the first novice eight throughout the season ... opened the season with a fourth-place finish (7:45.3) at No. 3 Princeton with No. 13 Brown at Carnegie Lake, N.J. March 30 ... claimed two third-place finishes at the OSU Invitational at Griggs Reservoir April 6, both to Michigan and Notre Dame in times of 7:47.82 and 7:50.52, respectively ... placed second behind Michigan (6:58.8- 7:01.1) at the Big Ten Duals April 13 at Belleville Lake in Ann Arbor, Mich., ... captured two first-place finishes at the Clemson Invitational at Lake Hartwell in Clemson, S.C. April 20-21; the first over Virginia, Oklahoma, UCF and Louisville in 6:58.2 and the sec- ond over Clemson, Texas, Penn, UCF and Miami in 6:45.0 ... placed second (7:17.00) to No. 8 Harvard-Radcliffe May 4 at Griggs Reservoir ... captured a first-place finish and gold medal at the 2013 Big Ten Championships after crossing the line in 7:06.90 ahead of second-place Wisconsin and third-place Michigan.
Prior to Ohio State: Three-year member of the soccer team at Circleville High under coach Jason Herbert ... also a member of the track and field team at Circleville High under coach Jason Wells.
Personal: Daughter of Andy and Itske Miedema ... has two siblings, Eelkje and Jan ... plans to start her own business (dairy industry) after graduation ... enjoys running, helping on the family farm, reading and baking ... lists greatest sports thrill as winning the 2013 Big Ten Championship both as a team and as a member of the first novice eight.
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ANNA RALPH SOPHOMORE LOVELAND, OHIO Biological Engineering
2013 (Freshman Season): Rowed as a member of the first novice eight in every race of the season ... opened the season with a fourth-place finish (7:45.3) at No. 3 Princeton with No. 13 Brown at Carnegie Lake, N.J. March 30 ... claimed two third-place finishes at the OSU Invitational at Griggs Reservoir April 6, both to Michigan and Notre Dame in times of 7:47.82 and 7:50.52, respectively ... placed second behind Michigan (6:58.8- 7:01.1) at the Big Ten Duals April 13 at Belleville Lake in Ann Arbor, Mich., ... captured two first-place finishes at the Clemson Invitational at Lake Hartwell in Clemson, S.C. April 20-21; the first over Virginia, Oklahoma, UCF and Louisville in 6:58.2 and the sec- ond over Clemson, Texas, Penn, UCF and Miami in 6:45.0 ... placed second (7:17.00) to No. 8 Harvard-Radcliffe May 4 at Griggs Reservoir ... captured a first-place finish and gold medal at the 2013 Big Ten Championships after crossing the line in 7:06.90 ahead of second-place Wisconsin and third-place Michigan ... OSU Scholar-Athlete.
Prior to Ohio State: Three-year member of the Loveland High tennis team under coach Jeff Sharpless ... also played lacrosse under coach Art Jarvis and ran cross country under coach Deb Pomerov.
Personal: Daughter of Bill and Mary ... has two siblings, Emily and Michael ... sister, Em- ily, was a former member of the Ohio State Rowing Team (2010-12) ... plans to pursue a career in engineering or medicine after graduation ... member of Women in Engineering ... enjoys reading and running ... lists greatest sports thrill as winning the 2013 Big Ten Championships both as a team and as a member of the first novice eight.
VICTORIA POPP JUNIOR CINCINNATI, OHIO Animal Science
2013 (Sophomore Season): Rowed as a member of the Second Novice Eight in every race of the season ... opened the season at the OSU Invitational at Griggs Reservoir April 6, placing third (7:59.09) behind Michigan and Notre Dame in the first session and placing second (7:55.10) behind Michigan in the second session ... finished fourth with a time of 7:07.5 at the Big Ten Duals April 13 at Belleville Lake in Ann Arbor, Mich., ... captured two third-place finishes at the Clemson Invitational at Lake Hartwell in Clemson, S.C. April 20-21; the first to Texas and Michigan State with a time of 7:25.9 and the second to Texas and Michigan State with a time of 7:02.3 ... placed fifth at the 2013 Big Ten Championships after crossing the line in 7:35.43.
Personal: Daughter of Pam and Martin ... has two siblings, Cathy and Alex ... plans to work with animals in a managerial capacity after graduation ... enjoys horseback riding ... lists greatest sports thrill as winning the 2013 Big Ten Championship as a team.
2013 (Sophomore Season): Coxswain of the First Varsity Eight for the majority of the season ... earned Big Ten Boat of the Week honors (April 9) ... opened the season with a second-place finish (6:43.8) at Princeton on March 30 ... led the team to two wins at the OSU Invitational April 6 at Griggs Reservoir; the first over Tennessee (6:52.7-7:23.7) and the second over No. 13 Notre Dame (7:09.28-7:21.26) ... captured a first-place finish (7:33.9) at the Big Ten Duals April 13 in Ann Arbor, Mich., over No. 13 Michigan, Michigan State and Indiana ... opened the Clemson Invitational at Lake Hartwell in Clemson, S.C. with a second-place finish to No. 3 Virginia (6:24.1-6:27.0) ... followed that performance with a pair of wins; the first in the second session (6:14.8) over Clemson, Miami (Fla.), Penn, Texas and Central Florida and the second (6:40.1) over UCLA, Minnesota, Oregon State, Texas and Central Florida ... coxed the Second Varsity Eight for the remainder of the season, defeating No. 8 Harvard-Radcliffe (7:01.94-7:15.35) May 4 at Griggs Reservoir ... earned a first-place finish at the 2013 Big Ten Championships at Eagle Creek Park in Indianapolis, Ind. with a time of 6:31.41 ... captured the boat’s first NCAA Championship with a first-place finish (6:27.86) at the 2013 NCAA Championships at Eagle Creek Park in Indianapolis, Ind ... Academic All-Big Ten and OSU Scholar-Athlete.
2012 (Freshman Season): Coxswain of the First Varsity Eight for every race of the season ... opened the season with a win over Notre Dame (6:28.09-6:35.39) at Griggs Reservoir on March 24 ... led the team to a first-place finish against No. 7 Yale (6:23.66-6:32.28) and No. 11 Michigan State (6:24.70-6:32.92) at Griggs Reservoir on March 31 ... tallied two more wins on April 7 in Bloomington, Ind., defeating Wisconsin and Minnesota with a time of 6:45.5 ... coxed the team to three more wins at Ann Arbor on April 14, defeating Okla- homa (6:41.80-6:57.24) during the morning session and Oregon State (6:48.25-6:53.73) and Tennessee (6:48.25-7:04.56) during the afternoon session ... placed first against No. 14 Harvard and No. 19 Clemson in 6:40.63 at Griggs Reservoir on April 28 ... finished sec- ond at the Big Ten Championships (May 13) with a time of 6:29.809 ... finished the NCAA Championships (May 25-27) in tenth place overall (6:32.69) ... OSU Scholar-Athlete.
Prior to Ohio State: Letterwinner at New Albany in both swimming and rowing ... led wom- en’s varsity four and women’s varsity eight at the Head of the Ohio ... also led the women’s varsity four at the Head of the Hooch ... placed second at the 2011 Midwest Champion- ships and 19th at the 2011 U.S. Rowing Youth Nationals in the women’s varsity eight.
Personal: Daughter of Wayne and Karen ... has two siblings, Zachary and Claire ... plans to be an elementary school teacher or marine mammal rehabilitator after completion of undergraduate studies ... enjoys running and reading ...member of Student Athlete Advi- sory Board.
AMANDA POLL SENIOR NEW ALBANY, OHIO Human Development & Family Science
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DARA SCHNOLL JUNIOR WILMINGTON, DEL. Business
2013 (Junior Season): Coxswain for the First, Second and Third Varsity Four through- out the season ... opened the season with the Third Varsity Four at the OSU Invitational April 6, placing second to Michigan (8:13.44-8:23.02) during the first session and claiming first (8:29.60) over Michigan and Notre Dame in the second session ... claimed first place (7:33.9) over No. 13 Michigan, Michigan State and Indiana with the First Varsity Four at the Big Ten Duals April 13 in Ann Arbor, Mich. ... captured two wins at the Clemson Invitational at Lake Hartwell in Clemson, S.C. ... the first (7:21.4) over No. 3 Virginia, Louisville, Okla- homa and UCF and the second (7:13.4) over Clemson, Penn, Texas, Miami and UCF ... earned a third-place finish (8:06.50) behind the first varsity four (7:54.47) and third varsity four (8:05.69) but ahead of No. 8 Harvard-Radcliffe (8:08.57) at Griggs Reservoir May 4 ... placed first at the 2013 Big Ten Championships at Eagle Creek Park in Indianapolis, Ind. with a time of 7:25.74 ... captured the boat’s second consecutive NCAA Championship with a first-place finish (7:08.26) at the 2013 NCAA Championships at Eagle Creek Park in Indianapolis, Ind ... Academic All-Big Ten and OSU Scholar-Athlete.
2012 (Freshman Season): Opened the season as coxswain of the Second Varsity Four, defeating Notre Dame (7:30.4-7:49.13) at Griggs Reservoir on March 24 ... defeated No. 7 Yale (7:11.43-7:17.12) and No. 11 Michigan State (7:13.39-7:41.80) at Griggs Reservoir the following weekend (March 31) with the First Varsity Four ... also earned wins against Wisconsin and Minnesota in Bloomington, Ind., on April 7 with times of 6:57.4 and 6:59.6, respectively ... defeated Oklahoma (7:37.20-8:13.07) in the morning session and Tennes- see (7:44.42-7:57.72) and Oregon State (7:44.42-8:04.86) in the afternoon session in Ann Arbor, Mich. on April 14 ... earned wins over No. 19 Clemson (7:52.62-8:47.64) and No. 2 Virginia (7:19.70-7:31.03) as coxswain of the Third Varsity Four at Griggs Reservoir on April 28 ... OSU Scholar-Athlete.
Prior to Ohio State: Served as coxswain at Newport Rowing Club (2010-11) ... with New- port, helped lead group to fifth-place finish at Head of Christina and 21st-place finish at Head of Hooch ... coxswain for master’s racing team at Wilmington Rowing Center for past two years ... was women’s varsity coxswain at Concord High School (2008-09) ... rowed with Wilmington Youth Rowing Association (2007-08).
Personal: Daughter of Barry and Beth ... has a brother, David ... plans to major in business ... enjoys wakeboarding, waterskiing, listening to music and spending time with friends ... chose Ohio State because it offered every major she had considered, a gorgeous setting and top level athletic programs ... member of Science National Honor Society, Class Board and Interact Club in high school.
2012 (Freshman Season): Saw action in every race of the season ... coxed the Third Varsity Eight to a win in the opening race of the season, defeating Notre Dame (7:04.52- 7:24.46) at Griggs Reservoir on March 24 ... coxed the Third Varsity Four on March 31 at Griggs Reservoir, defeating No. 9 Michigan (7:16.67-7:37.70) in the morning session, and No. 11 Michigan State and No. 9 Michigan in the afternoon session after crossing the line in 7:25.20 ... captained the Second Varsity Four on April 14 at Griggs Reser- voir, defeating Michigan and Oklahoma in both the morning and afternoon sessions with times of 7:40.85 and 7:49.63, respectively ... tallied two wins with the First Varsity Four over No. 14 Harvard and No. 19 Clemson with a time of 7:38.47 on April 28 at Griggs Reservoir ... led the crew to a Big Ten Championship in Indianapolis on May 13 with a time of 7:01.815 ... won the program’s first ever NCAA Championship at Lake Mercer, N.J. on May 27, crossing the line in 7:13.09.
Prior to Ohio State: Rowed stroke for four years and served as coxswain for one with Westerville Rowing Club under head coach Trish Chase (2006-11) ... won nationals three times (2008, 2009 and 2011) ... took bronze at Head of the Hooch ... awarded four varsity pins.
Personal: Daughter of Scott and Maria ... has a younger sister, Olivia ... plans to attend graduate school and spend time in the Peace Corps after graduation ... enjoys photog- raphy, reading and writing ... cites greatest sports thrill as qualifying for nationals her freshman year in high school; the young group dedicated their qualifying race to a coach who passed away earlier in the season, Aaron Brookhart.
ALEXANDRA SAWATZKI JUNIOR WESTERVILLE, OHIO Psychology
ELODIE RAVERA- SCARAMOZZINO FRESHMAN NICE, FRANCE Pre-Consumer & Family Financial Services
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DAPHNE SOCHA SOPHOMORE CHABLAIS, FRANCE Zoology
2013 (Freshman Season): Rowed as a member of the Second Varsity Eight in every race of the season ... earned Big Ten Boat of the Week honors (April 16 & 23) ... earned an undefeated 12-0 record ... opened the season with a win (6:51.4) over No. 3 Princeton and No. 13 Brown at Carnegie Lake, N.J. on March 30 ... earned two wins at the OSU Invitational April 6 at Griggs Reservoir; the first over Tennessee (7:15.7-7:29.8) and the second over No. 13 Notre Dame (7:18.80-7:32.75) ... claimed first place (6:48.1) over No. 13 Michigan, Michigan State and Indiana at the Big Ten Duals April 13 in Ann Arbor, Mich. ... captured three wins at the Clemson Invitational at Lake Hartwell in Clemson, S.C. ... the first (6:33.4) over No. 3 Virginia, Oklahoma, Minnesota, Louisville and Central Florida ... the second (6:23.4) over Clemson, Penn, Miami, Texas and Central Florida and the third and final race (6:55.1) over UCLA, Minnesota, Oregon State, Texas and UCF ... defeated No. 8 Harvard-Radcliffe (7:01.94-7:15.35) May 4 at Griggs Reservoir ... earned a first-place finish at the 2013 Big Ten Championships at Eagle Creek Park in Indianapolis, Ind. with a time of 6:31.41 ... captured the boat’s first NCAA Championship with a first-place finish (6:27.86) at the 2013 NCAA Championships at Eagle Creek Park in Indianapolis, Ind ... OSU Scholar-Athlete.
Prior to Ohio State: Member of the French Junior National Team (2009-11) ... mem- ber of the French National U23 Team (2011-12) ... won gold at the French National Rowing Championships in the single scull event (2009, 2011) ... also won gold at the World Rowing Junior Championships (2010) ... won bronze at the World Rowing Junior Championships (2011).
Personal: Daughter of Remy and Florence ... enjoys drawing and skiing ... plans to pursue a master’s degree in zoology and compete at the 2016 Summer Olympic Games upon completion of undergraduate studies ... lists greatest sports thrill as winning the World Rowing Junior Championship in the double scull event (2010).
CATHERINE SHIELDS SOPHOMORE RANGIORA, NEW ZEALAND Consumer & Family Finance
2013 (Freshman Season): Rowed as stroke seat of the Second Varsity Eight in every race of the season ... earned Big Ten Boat of the Week honors (April 16 & 23) ... earned an undefeated 12-0 record ... opened the season with a win (6:51.4) over No. 3 Princeton and No. 13 Brown at Carnegie Lake, N.J. on March 30 ... earned two wins at the OSU Invitational April 6 at Griggs Reservoir; the first over Tennessee (7:15.7-7:29.8) and the second over No. 13 Notre Dame (7:18.80-7:32.75) ... claimed first place (6:48.1) over No. 13 Michigan, Michigan State and Indiana at the Big Ten Duals April 13 in Ann Arbor, Mich. ... captured three wins at the Clemson Invitational at Lake Hartwell in Clemson, S.C. ... the first (6:33.4) over No. 3 Virginia, Oklahoma, Minnesota, Louisville and Central Florida ... the second (6:23.4) over Clemson, Penn, Miami, Texas and Central Florida and the third and final race (6:55.1) over UCLA, Minnesota, Oregon State, Texas and UCF ... defeated No. 8 Harvard-Radcliffe (7:01.94-7:15.35) May 4 at Griggs Reservoir ... earned a first-place finish at the 2013 Big Ten Championships at Eagle Creek Park in Indianapolis, Ind. with a time of 6:31.41 ... captured the boat’s first NCAA Championship with a first-place finish (6:27.86) at the 2013 NCAA Championships at Eagle Creek Park in Indianapolis, Ind ... named rowing Big Ten Freshman of the Year ... OSU Scholar-Athlete.
Prior to Ohio State: Represented Rangi Ruru Girl’s School at the National Cycling Championships and came in third at the 2008 South Island Championships Road Pursuit (2008) ... raced with the U18 pair, U17 Eight, U18 Four, U16 Eight and U18 Eight at the New Zealand Secondary School Championships (2009) ... competed for New Zealand at the World Rowing Junior Championships (2009) ... raced with the U18 pair, U17 Eight, U18 Four and U17 Four at the New Zealand Secondary Championships (2010) ... member of the New Zealand U21 Team at the Youth Cup in Sydney (2010) ... member of the Southern Regional Performance Centre Squad at the Banklink New Zealand Rowing Championships (2011) ... member of the New Zealand U19 Rowing Squad at the World Rowing Junior Championships (2011) ... member of the Southern Regional Performance Centre Team, competed at the New Zealand Rowing Championships (2012).
Personal: Daughter of Adrian Shields and Julie Batchelor ... enjoys baking, reading, catching up on events going on back home via Facebook, shopping and Skyping with friends and family ... plans to return home and row for New Zealand and also travel after completion of undergraduate studies ... lists greatest sports thrill as lining up in the starting blocks at the World Championships and knowing that she was racing against the best in the world.
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2013 (Freshman Season): Rowed as a member of the First Novice Eight in every race of the season ... opened the season with a fourth-place finish (7:45.3) at No. 3 Princeton with No. 13 Brown at Carnegie Lake, N.J. March 30 ... claimed two third- place finishes at the OSU Invitational at Griggs Reservoir April 6, both to Michigan and Notre Dame in times of 7:47.82 and 7:50.52, respectively ... placed second behind Michigan (6:58.8-7:01.1) at the Big Ten Duals April 13 at Belleville Lake in Ann Arbor, Mich., ... captured two first-place finishes at the Clemson Invitational at Lake Hartwell in Clemson, S.C. April 20-21; the first over Virginia, Oklahoma, UCF and Louisvi