2019-20 Lightweight Rowing Roster
Biography
Personal: McGovern is a freshman rower from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania majoring in Biomedical Engineering... Parents are Julie Day and David McGovern... Has two siblings, Laura and Maggie... Competed in rowing and field hockey at The Agnes Irwin School...McGovern's brother, David, is a rower at Drexel University.
High School Athletic Record
Sport: Rowing Years competed and No. of letters: 2 years
Accomplishments, Awards, Honors, Stats, Championships, etc.
Awarded Most Improved: 2019
2nd Place in Lightweight Quad at Philadelphia City Championship A- Finals
2nd Place in Novice Single at Philadelphia City Championship A- Finals
Sport : Field Hockey Years competed and No. of letters: 7 years
Accomplishments, Awards, Honors, Stats, Championships, etc.
Coaches Award: 2019
NFHCA High School Academic Squad: 2019-2018
2nd Place at PAISSA Championships 2015
Reason for choosing UW-Madison:
"I chose UW-Madison for the amazing academics and the opportunities the school gave me to attend. I love the culture and I’m so glad I made the trek out to this snow covered tundra, because it truly is one of the greatest places on earth."
What Wisconsin Rowing means to you:
"Wisconsin Rowing to means everything to me. I’ve been able to push myself to new limits, growing both physically and mentally. Wisconsin Rowing is my family and my support system. Rowing on this team is an honor and a blessing."