Allison Sweney

Class:
Freshman
Position:
Novice
Height:
5-6
High School:
Skyline HS
Hometown:
Salt Lake City, Utah

PRONUNCIATION

2023-24 | FRESHMAN
• Competed for the Gophers' novice squad at four regattas in her first year
• Turned in a fourth-place result with the 2N8 at the Big Ten Championship (May 19) to close the season
• Placed fourth in all three races as a part of the 2N8 boat during the Big Ten Invitational (Apr. 19-20) from Sarasota, Fla.
• Finished second with the 2N8 in a pair of duals versus Kansas and Kansas State at the Big 12/Big Ten Double Dual (Apr. 12)
• Made her collegiate debut at the season-opening Head of the Mississippi Regatta (Oct. 7), finishing second on the 1N8 crew

PERSONAL
• Daughter of Matthew and Jill Sweney
• Has two younger brothers, Beckett and Jameson
• Graduated from Skyline High School in 2023
• Earned four varsity letters in swimming
• Served as a team captain for the Eagles during the 2022-23 campaign
• Won a 5A state championship in 2023 after finishing as runner up in 2022
• Landed on the all-state swimming team during her senior season
• An IB diploma recipient and awarded the seal of biliteracy in Spanish
• Was a member of the National Honor Society
• Loves to bake, hike, paddleboard, and do anything outside in her free time
• Chose to attend the University of Minnesota because of "the kindness and sense of community as well as the beautiful campus in the heart of Minneapolis"