2016-17 Men's Rowing Roster
Roster

Mike Kowalski
- Class:
- Freshman
- Hometown:
- South Milwaukee, Wis.
- High School:
- South Milwaukee High School
- Height:
- 6-1
2016-17 (Freshman): Placed 18th at the Princeton Chase with the novice eight in October
High School: Four-year member of the football team … three-time varsity letter recipient … elected team captain … two-time all-conference linebacker … participated in powerlifting for three years … competed in track for one year
Personal: Parents are Chris and Tom Kowalski … has one sister, Nicole … father, Tom, ran track at UW-Whitewater … mother, Chris, played softball, volleyball and basketball at Milwaukee Area Technical College … intended major is chemical engineering … high school valedictorian
Reason for choosing UW-Madison: “The University of Wisconsin-Madison is more than an institution of higher education; it is a diverse community filled with opportunity layered upon strong tradition and a hard work ethic. When someone says ‘Wisconsin’ to me, these are the things that instantly come to mind. There is no better place for me to grow as a student, community member, athlete and respectable young man than at this elite university – my new home.”
What Wisconsin rowing means to you: “Wisconsin rowing allows me to stop being an individual and to do everything for the team. There is no one I’d rather work hard for than my fellow Badgers.”
High School: Four-year member of the football team … three-time varsity letter recipient … elected team captain … two-time all-conference linebacker … participated in powerlifting for three years … competed in track for one year
Personal: Parents are Chris and Tom Kowalski … has one sister, Nicole … father, Tom, ran track at UW-Whitewater … mother, Chris, played softball, volleyball and basketball at Milwaukee Area Technical College … intended major is chemical engineering … high school valedictorian
Reason for choosing UW-Madison: “The University of Wisconsin-Madison is more than an institution of higher education; it is a diverse community filled with opportunity layered upon strong tradition and a hard work ethic. When someone says ‘Wisconsin’ to me, these are the things that instantly come to mind. There is no better place for me to grow as a student, community member, athlete and respectable young man than at this elite university – my new home.”
What Wisconsin rowing means to you: “Wisconsin rowing allows me to stop being an individual and to do everything for the team. There is no one I’d rather work hard for than my fellow Badgers.”
Connor's Erg - 2025
Thursday, March 20
Badgers Team Up at Windermere Cup
Sunday, May 05
Being a Wisconsin Men's Rower
Wednesday, March 20
Beau Hoopman Named Men's Rowing Head Coach
Wednesday, August 16
















































































