Rowing Incoming Freshman Spotlight: Izie Murray
Jun 4 | Rowing
SMU Rowing announced the addition of Izie Murray to its 2024-25 freshman class. Murray hails from Cambridge, New Zealand where she rowed with Cambridge High School.
IZIE MURRAY
Basic Information:
Seasons Rowed: 5
Hometown, State: Cambridge, New Zealand
Club Team: Cambridge Highschool Rowing Club
Intended Major: Sport Management
Questions:
What is your favorite rowing memory?
Why did you choose to row for SMU?
What stuck out to you about the team in your decision-making process that made the decision feel right?
What did you love about Dallas when you visited?
What was something about SMU/Dallas that surprised you?
What impact do you plan to make in your first year?
What are you most excited about for your freshman year?
What are you looking forward to doing most when you get to Dallas?
Top rowing accomplishments and placements?
IZIE MURRAY
Basic Information:
Seasons Rowed: 5
Hometown, State: Cambridge, New Zealand
Club Team: Cambridge Highschool Rowing Club
Intended Major: Sport Management
Questions:
What is your favorite rowing memory?
- Winning gold with my friends at the Aon Maadi Cup Regatta in the Girls Under 17 Coxed Quad and Double Sculls
Why did you choose to row for SMU?
- I chose to row for SMU because of the friendly and welcoming, hardworking team of athletes and coaches, along with the incredible campus and athletic facilities. The strong work ethic of the team and competitive, supportive environment at SMU was something I valued in the program.
What stuck out to you about the team in your decision-making process that made the decision feel right?
- The team culture of the athletes and coaches at SMU stood out to me in the decision-making process. Everyone was so welcoming, friendly, and hardworking, and I felt connected to the coaches who were, honest, down to earth, and excited about the SMU women's rowing program.
What did you love about Dallas when you visited?
- I loved the amazing athletic facilities and stunning campus at SMU. I am looking forward to experiencing living in Dallas over the next few years.
What was something about SMU/Dallas that surprised you?
- Something that surprised me about Dallas was the squirrels, we don't have them in New Zealand and it was a shock to see them running around campus at SMU.
What impact do you plan to make in your first year?
- I plan to work hard in and out of the classroom to contribute to the success of the SMU women's rowing team.
What are you most excited about for your freshman year?
- I am excited to meet new people and make new friends, along with experiencing life as a student athlete in Dallas.
What are you looking forward to doing most when you get to Dallas?
- I am really looking forward to living in a new environment and in a different country, making new friends, meeting new people, and being a part of the SMU Women's Rowing Team.
Top rowing accomplishments and placements?
- Maadi Cup Silver medalist in the Girls Under 15 Coxed Quad, and Double Sculls - 2021
- Maadi Cup Gold medalist in the Girls Under 16 Double Sculls – 2022
- Maadi Cup Gold medalist in the Girls Under 17 Coxed Quad, and Double Sculls – 2023
- Named in the North Island Under 18 Team, Girls Coxed Quad, and Single
- New Zealand Rowing Nationals Gold medalist in the Women's Club Coxless Quad
- - Named to attend the 2023/2024 Junior Development Camp.
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