2016-17 Women's Lightweight Rowing Roster
Roster
Sonja Liljegren
- Height:
- 5-9
- Class:
- Junior
- Hometown:
- Orinda, Calif.
2015-2016:Â Took first place with the lightweight four at the EAWRC Sprints (May 1)... rowed with the collegiate four that placed third at the Big Ten/ Big 12 Invite (April 23)... rowed five seat with the novice collegiate eight that placed third at the Big Ten/ Big 12 Invite (April 23)
2014-15: Rowed three seat for lightweight novice four that won EAWRC Sprints (5/3) ... seven seat for lightweight novice eight that won Knecht Cup (4/12) ... seven seat for lightweight eight that finished ninth at Milwaukee River Challenge (9/20) ... three seat for lightweight four that placed sixth at Milwaukee River Challenge (9/20)Â
High School: Rowed four years with Oakland Strokes
Personal: Parents are Todd and Lisbeth ... has a sister, Chloe
Reason for choosing UW-Madison: "I chose UW-Madison because I wanted a quality education and still row on the Division I level. I also wanted to explore the Midwest after living in California."
What Wisconsin rowing means to you: "Wisconsin rowing means that you have support from every girl on you team, whether it's a hard workout or just being there for each other no matter the situation."
