Cassidy Fernandes was born January 5, 1996 in Calgary, AB ... she is the daughter of Malcolm and Cheryl Fernandes ... she has 2 siblings: Samantha and Joshua ... Cassidy attended the University of Victoria where she coxed for the varsity women's rowing team ... Â she is majoring in Linguistics.Â
Honours at UVic:
2017-18
Brown Cup Champion
2014
2V Eight: Western CURC's Silver (5:26.43)
Lightweight Coxed Four: Western CURC's Gold (5:41.26), National CURC's Bronze (7:13.66)
2V Coxed Four: Western CURC's Bronze (5:08.24)
Eight: Western CURC's Bronze (5:19.09)
Favourite moment as a Vike:Â The time there was a leek in the boat :)
Most influential athlete/ mentor in your career:Â Mary Whipple
Favourite pump-up song:Â "You need me, I don't need you" Ed Sheeran
Favourite workout: Chin ups
Favourite recovery meal: Chocolate milk
Favourite pre-workout food: Banana and peanut butter
Favourite cross-training activity: Running
Degree/Area of Study: Linguistics
Favourite race/regatta:Â San Diego
Favourite place to eat on campus: Biblio Cafe
Favourite place to hang out on/near campus: Cadboro bay
Favourite thing about living in Victoria: The nice running trails
Nickname: Cass
