University of Victoria Athletics

2014
2V Eight: Western CURC's Silver (5:26.43), National CURC's Bronze (6:43.47)

Favourite moment as a Vike:  Brown Cup 2015, without a doubt. We milled around on the warm up course for close to half an hour trying to control our nerves while at the same time knowing we were about to go head to head with a crew that had been consistently just a bit faster than us all season. Once we finally got going the entire race was a dogfight, both crews holding pace right down to the line. The last 500m of the 3.5km race were the most painful strokes I’ve ever taken but I felt strangely calm, because I knew that absolutely everything I had was going into that oar. After crossing the line we went straight into our cool down, and I think most of us were bracing to hear that we’d been edged out at the last second. It wasn’t until we were rowing back to the dock and we heard our teammates and coach shouting that we finally found out—we’d won by a bow ball, less than three inches, and set a new course record.
Most influential athlete/ mentor in your career: I’ve learned more from my teammates than I could ever summarize here. Every single person on this team is partly responsible for helping me become the athlete I am today.
Favourite pump-up song: Dawn Golden – All I Want (Manila Killa Remix)
Favourite workout: There’s nothing quite like the satisfaction of finishing a strong 3x30
Favourite recovery meal: Spinach and artichoke dip on toast with fresh tomatoes
Favourite pre-workout food: Bananers
Favourite cross-training activity: Yoga
Degree/Area of Study: Sociology and Statistics
Favourite regatta: San Diego Crew Classic
Favourite place to eat on campus: Mac's wraps are life
Favourite place to hang out on/near campus: My secret Cornett corner
Favourite thing about living in Victoria: Our weird obsession with family-owned all day breakfast restaurants
Nickname: Eriiii