2017-18 Women's Rowing Roster

Leah Lustig

  • Height 5-9
  • Class Sophomore
  • Hometown Milwaukee, Wis.
  • Highschool Pius Xi High School

Biography

Awards: Academic All-Big Ten (2018)

2017-18: Rowed two seat with the third varsity four and placed first at Devil's Lake (April 29) ... 2018 Academic All-Big Ten Honoree

2016-17: Raced in the second novice eight that placed first against Michigan and Michigan State twice at the Big Ten Double Dual (4/8) … bowed a novice eight to fourth place at Head of the Rock (10/9)

High School: Competed in swimming, earning four varsity letters … made all-conference in the Woodland Conference … three-time recipient of most valuable player and four-time recipient of most dedicated … broke 10 out of the 12 swimming school records at Pius Xi High School … was a member of the record breaking 400 free relay … senior year team captain … also swam club swimming for 11 years … participated in track and field for one year and earned one varsity letter

Personal: Parents are Rachel and James Lustig … has one brother, Tyler, and one sister, Lily … brother Tyler swims at UW-Green Bay … grandfather Gerald Gosa Jr. played football at UW-Madison … aunt Colleen Gosa was a member of the open weight women’s rowing team at UW-Madison

Reason for choosing UW-Madison: “I chose UW-Madison because I’ve always wanted to be a Badger, UW-Madison could offer me the best academics and athletics to further my education and athletic career.”

What Wisconsin rowing means to you: “Wisconsin rowing is a great program that focuses on hard work and teamwork that I am fortunate enough to have the opportunity to participate in.”

Historical Player Information

  • 2016-17Freshman

    5'9"
  • 2017-18Sophomore

    5'9"