SMU announced the addition of Emma Lauri Mehner to the 2024-25 incoming freshman class. Mehner hails from Dresden, Germany  where she rowed for six years at Dresdner Ruderclub 1902 e.V..
 
Basic Information:
Seasons Rowed: 6
Hometown, State:  Dresden, Germany
Club Team:   Dresdner Ruderclub 1902 e.V.
Intended Major: Business Management or Sports Management
 
Questions:
What is your favorite rowing memory?
    - Winning the silver medal at the junior world championships in Paris, France

Why did you choose to row for SMU?
    -I want to be a better coxswain and I really felt like I can achieve that goal with the team at SMU.
 
What stuck out to you about the team in your decision-making process that made the decision feel right?
    - When I visited SMU I just felt at home with the girls. That really helped making the decision easy.
 
What did you love about Dallas when you visited?
    -I loved the feeling of the big city.

What was something about SMU/Dallas that surprised you?
   -I really loved how beautiful the campus is.

What impact do you plan to make in your first year?
    -I want to get better at coxing and I want to help the team achieve their goals.
    
What are you most excited about for your freshman year?
    - I am so excited to get to know all the girls and I am really looking forward to start studying.
 
What are you looking forward to doing most when you get to Dallas?
    -Getting a good tourist tour through Dallas.
 
Top rowing accomplishments and placement?
     - 2021 - 3rd place men's eight junior European championships (Munich), 2022 3rd place women's eight junior world championships (Varese), 2023 2nd place women's eight junior world championships (Paris), 2021 3rd place men's eight German championships, 2022 1st place women's eight German championships, 2023 1st place women's eight German championships