2019-20 Lightweight Rowing Roster

Sydney Olmsted

  • Position Starboard Rower
  • Height 5-6
  • Class Freshman
  • Hometown Appleton, Wis.
  • Highschool Appleton East

Biography

Personal: Olmsted is a freshman rower from Appleton, Wisconsin majoring in Communication Sciences & Disorders...Parents are Jodi and Jeremy Olmsted...Has one brother,  Aiden...Played volleyball, basketball and softball at Appleton East High School.

Jobs:
Works at the Waisman Center in Madison during the school year.

UW Academic Record (Awards, Accomplishments, etc.):
Fall 2019 Dean’s List 4.0
 
High School Athletic Record
Sport : Volleyball
Years competed and No. of letters: 4 years competed, 2 letters
Accomplishments, Awards, Honors, Stats, Championships, etc.
Sport : Basketball
Years competed and No. of letters: 4 years competed, 2 letters
Accomplishments, Awards, Honors, Stats, Championships, etc.: captain
Sport : Softball
Years competed and No. of letters: 4 years competed, 2 letters
Accomplishments, Awards, Honors, Stats, Championships, etc.: captain
 
Reason for choosing UW- Madison:
"UW Madison stood out most to me because of its renowned academics, Big 10 athletics, opportunities for success, infectious school spirit, and beautiful campus." 

What Wisconsin Rowing means to you:
"Wisconsin Rowing means teamwork, dedication, mental toughness, and having the desire to grow as a rower alongside other incredible athletes who inspire you to compete every day."