2015-16 Women's Rowing LT Roster

Karissa Lange

  • Height 5-6
  • Class Freshman
  • Hometown Boscobel, Wis.
  • Highschool Boscobel

Biography

2015-2016: Rowed second seat with the second novice collegiate eight that palced second in two races at the Big Ten/ Big 12 Invite (April 23)

High School: Accomplished gymnast ... 2014 AAU State All-Around Champion ... placed fifth at 2014 AAU Nationals in the all-around ... six-time USA Gymnastics state competitor ... reached USA Gymnastics level 9 status ... earned three varsity letters in track and field ... named school's 2015 most valuable field event competiitor ... was 2015 conference runner up in high jump, 100-meter hurdles and long jump ... 2015 regional champion in those same events ... placed fifth in the high jump at 2015 sectionals ... placed second in long jump and third in 300-meter hurdles at 2014 regionals

Personal: Parents are Mary and Randy ... has a sibling, Spencer ... intended major is biology

Reason for choosing UW-Madison: "I grew up in Wisconsin always wanting to be a Badger. I chose UW-Madison to achieve academic success and to become a part of Badger tradition."

What Wisconsin rowing means to you: "Wisconsin rowing is more than just a collegiate sport to me. I see it as a team of hard-working, dedicated athletes who are determined to succeed in not only rowing, but also academics. Wisconsin rowing shows what it means to be a Badger."