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Wellesley College Athletics

2024-25 Crew Roster

Ellen Schmidt

  • Height 5-9
  • Year 2028
  • Hometown East Grand Rapids, Mich.
  • High School East Grand Rapids
  • Position Novice
  • Major Data Science
  • Pronunciation EL-uhn SCH-mit

Biography

2024-25:
  • Made collegiate debut at the Head of the Riverfront
  • Helped claim fourth in the Novice Eight Boat at the Head of the Riverfront
  • Member of Third Varsity Eight Boat that finished 32nd at the Head Of The Charles
  • Finished first with the Third Varsity Eight Boat at the Washington College Invitational
Before Wellesley:
  • Attended East Grand Rapids High School, graduated in 2024
  • Completed competitively on national equestrian show jumping circuit
  • Trained as a competitive equestrian for 10 years
  • Rowed competitively junior and senior year of high school
  • Bow-coxed and won bronze in the pair at State Finals in 2024
Personal:
  • Has only lived in Michigan before Wellesley
  • Joined crew team shortly after leaving the competitive equestrian circuit
  • Wasn't planning on rowing in college, but here we are
  • Loves to read (anything)
  • Has a 15 Ib dog named Snuggles
Why Wellesley:
  • Chose to attend Wellesley College because she was specifically looking to attend an all-women's college. Ellen really liked the atmosphere of Wellesley and the potential opportunities available, as well as the crew team
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