2016-17 Women's Lightweight Rowing Roster

Sonja Liljegren

  • Height 5-9
  • Class Junior
  • Hometown Orinda, Calif.

Biography

2015-2016: 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) 

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."

Historical Player Information

  • 2014-15Freshman

    5'9"
  • 2015-16Sophomore

    5'9"
  • 2016-17Junior

    5'9"