2017-18 Women's Lightweight Rowing Roster

Sophia D'Angelo

  • Height 5-7
  • Class Freshman
  • Hometown Manhasset, N.Y.
  • Highschool Manhasset

Biography

High School: Captained rowing team as a senior … finished in eighth place at 2017 USRowing Youth nationals in the lightweight eight … third at the 2017 SRAA Nationals in the lightweight eight … won the 2017 New York State Championships in the lightweight eight … won bronze medal at the 2016 Stotesbury Cup Regatta in lightweight eight … captured 2016 New York State Championships in the lightweight four, won silver in the varsity eight … 2016-17 USRowing Scholastic Honor Roll Honorable Mention … NYSSRA Scholar Athlete
 
Personal: Parents are Anja and John D’Angelo … has younger siblings Kirstin and James … plans on majoring in accounting
 
Reason for choosing UW-Madison: I chose UW-Madison because it offers both challenging academics and a high-level competitive athletic experience.
 
What Wisconsin rowing means to you: Wisconsin rowing means dedication and hard work, and provides a dynamic environment that pushes me to excel. The team, coaches and support staff are the best, the facilities are impressive, and how lucky are we to have such a beautiful setting in which to row!