2021-22 Women's Rowing Roster

Olivia Bratzke

  • Height 5-9
  • Class Senior
  • Hometown Edgerton, Wis.
  • Highschool Edgerton High School

Biography

2021-22: Big Ten Sportsmanship Award winner ... six seat for sixth-place second varsity eight at Big Ten championships ... stroked the boat at the Big Ten Invite and Saratoga Duels ... three season in the varsity eight for the Cardinal Invite

2020-21: Big Ten Distinguished Scholar ... Academic All-Big Ten ... rowed as four seat for fourth-place second varsity four at Big Ten championships ... boat beat Minnesota, Kansas, Iowa and Drake at Iowa Regatta (April 24) ... also beat Eastern Michigan in dual

2019-20: Season canceled due to COVID-19 ... Academic All-Big Ten ... Big Ten Distinguished Scholar

2018-19: Sat two seat in the novice eight at the Big Ten Double Dual (April 13)

High School: Competed in three years of track and field and volleyball, earning one and two varsity letters respectively … conference champions one year in volleyball … also competed in swimming for one year earning one varsity letter
 
Personal: Mother, Lisa Bratzke, is an associate professor of nursing at UW-Madison … major is art and sociology
 
Reason for choosing UW-Madison: Ever since I was little I have been enveloped in Badger traditions. This university helped shaped me and I wanted to come here to help shape the world!
 
What Wisconsin rowing means to you: Wisconsin rowing means that I can push my limits next to some of the most amazing teammates. It is incredible to learn a new sport so quickly surrounded by some of the best people and coaches.

Historical Player Information

  • 2018-19Freshman

    5'9"
  • 2019-20Sophomore

    5'9"
  • 2020-21Junior

    5'9"
  • 2021-22Senior

    5'9"