2016-17 Men's Rowing Roster

Connor Nelson

  • Class Freshman
  • Hometown Berlin, Wis.
  • High School Berlin High School
  • Height 6-1

Biography

2016-17 (Freshman): Raced to a first place finish at the Minnesota/MSOE Dual with the second varsity eight, rowing six seat

High School: Four-year member of track … 2016 state qualifier for 110-meter and 300-meter hurdles … swam for three years … captain of the swim team … ran cross country for two years 

Personal: Parents are Laura and Bill Nelson … intended major is chemical engineering

Reason for choosing UW-Madison: “Great engineering program in state”

What Wisconsin rowing means to you: “A chance to be a part of a D1 college sport”