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2018-19 Rowing Roster

Emma Benkert

  • Height 5-9
  • Class SO
  • Hometown Boston, Mass.
  • Highschool Dana Hall School

Biography

2019-20 (Jr.): Did not compete in sprint season. (Canceled after first event)

2018-19 (So.): AAC All-Academic Team…Earned a silver medal at the American Athletic Conference Championships in the 3 seat of the 2V8+…Finished second at home against Alabama…Finished second in the Grand Final at the Cooper Sprints in New Jersey…Sat in the 4 seat against Creighton.

2017-18 (Fr.): AAC All-Academic Team…Raced in the 2V4+ at Alabama in her only sprint appearance…Competed in the Collegiate 4+ and Collegiate 8+ at the Head of the Oklahoma.

PREP: Rowed for Community Rowing Inc. under Skye Elliot … Placed fourth overall at the Canadian Henley in 2015 in women’s 8+ … Placed 14th overall at Youth Nationals in women’s 4+… Lettered in cross country and swimming … Was the varsity swim captain from 2015-17 … Earned All-League honors in swimming in 2015-17.
 
PERSONAL: A marketing major … Daughter of John and Kelly … Has two sisters, Abby and Millie.

Historical Player Information

  • 2017-18FR

    5'8"
  • 2018-19SO

    5'9"