2017-18 Men's Rowing Roster

Jefferson Chan

  • Class Senior
  • Hometown Lisle, Ill.
  • Height 5-6

Biography

2017-18 (Senior): Coxed the fifth varsity eight to a first-place finish over Minnesota on April 28, crossing the finish line with a time of six minutes, 35 seconds

2016-17 (Junior): Coxed the varsity four to a first-place finish at the Minnesota/MSOE Dual in a time of 6 minutes, 46.8 seconds

2015:16 (Sophomore): Led the second varsity four twice, coxing the boat to a second place finish against Minnesota and MSOE and a first place finish at the Devil's Lake Dual.

2014-15 (Freshman): Coxed the varsity four twice where the boat finished third behind MSOE and MIT at the Devil’s Lake Challenge and fourth at the Intercollegiate Rowing Association National Championships…coxed the lightweight varsity four that  finished seventh at the Intercollegiate Rowing Association National Championships in May…assisted the second novice eight twice, finishing second behind MSOE at the Devil’s Lake Challenge…helped the third freshmen eight as the coxswain to a third place against Illinois, Michigan and Michigan State at the Head of Huron regatta.

Personal: Parents are John and Ruth …. has one brother, Joey … major is chemical engineering

High School: Graduated from Lisle High School … four year letter winner in cross country … two year letter winner in wrestling … four year letter winner in track.

Reason for choosing UW-Madison: "Top chemical engineering program and a beautiful campus."

What Wisconsin rowing means to you:  "An opportunity to continue working and competing at a high level."


Historical Player Information

  • 2014-15Freshman

  • 2015-16Sophomore

    5'6"
  • 2016-17Junior

    5'6"
  • 2017-18Senior

    5'6"