2023-24 Lightweight Rowing Roster

Olivia Foli

  • Class Senior
  • Hometown Golden Valley, Minn.
  • Instagram liv.foli

Biography

2021-22: Academic All-Big Ten… took part in the lightweight four grand final at the IRA National Championships… finished first ahead of five other teams in the novice four at the SIRA Regatta (Apr. 16)

High School: Graduate of Robbinsdale Armstrong High School in 2020 ... competed in nordic skiing for six years, winning four letters and captaining the team ... three-time team MVP ... named all-conference ... team won section championship and state championships ... qualified for state championships as an individual ... nominated for the State's Triple 'A' Award for Academics, Arts and Athletics ... also captained cross country during her three seasons, winning the Coaches' Award ... ran track for three years

Personal: Parents are Nancy Meyer and Matthew Foli ... psychology and Spanish major

Reason for choosing UW-Madison:  I chose UW-Madison because they are doing groundbreaking research in their psychology department and they have a great Spanish department. Furthermore, the campus is absolutely stunning and it is the perfect size for my personality.
 
What Wisconsin rowing means to you:  Wisconsin rowing means testing myself both physically and mentally everyday. It is showing up day after day with my teammates and best friends, and becoming the best version of myself.

Historical Player Information

  • 2021-22Freshman

  • 2022-23Sophomore

  • 2023-24Senior