2019-20 Lightweight Rowing Roster

Sydney Novak

  • Height 5-7
  • Class Sophomore
  • Hometown Viera, Fla.
  • Highschool Viera High School

Biography

Personal: Novak is a sophomore rower from Viera, Florida majoring in Kinesiology...Parents are Marna and Bill Novak...Has one sister, Briegan...Novak has rowed since her freshman year at Viera High School.

2018-19: Rowed four seat and took second place in lightweight four B at Eastern Sprints (May 5)…rowed two seat and took fourth place in lightweight eight petite final at Knecht Cup, and rowed three seat and took third place in lightweight four petite final at Knecht Cup (April 14)…rowed six seat and took sixth place in novice eight at San Diego Crew Classic (April 7).

High School Athletic Record 
Sport: Rowing  Years competed and No. of letters: 4   
Accomplishments, Awards, Honors, Stats, Championships, etc.                        
Competed at nationals in Lightweight four (2016) and (2018) and Lightweight 8 (2015)

Reason for choosing UW- Madison: 
"This school with its rigorous academics, top-notch athletics, and unmatched school spirit has allowed me to grow as an individual in a community built to help you succeed." 

What Wisconsin Rowing means to you:
"I am beyond thankful that I have been given this chance to row for the University of Wisconsin.  It is an amazing group of inspiring people who are always there to both push and support you in becoming the best version of yourself every day. The connections that I have made on and off the water will continue for eternity." 

 

Historical Player Information

  • 2018-19Freshman

  • 2019-20Sophomore

    5'7"