Christina Veski

Class:
Sophomore
Position:
Novice
Height:
5-10
High School:
Aliso Niguel HS
Hometown:
Laguna Beach, Calif.

PRONUNCIATION

2023-24 | SOPHOMORE
• Competed at three regattas with the Gophers' novice squad during her first year
• 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 Anne Gillelan and Felix Veski
• Has an older sister, Lya
• Graduated from Aliso Niguel High School in 2022
• Earned four varsity letters in diving as well as two in softball
• Was a CVAA League diving top 10 finalist in 2021 and 2022
• A diving finalist of the CIF Southern Division as a senior in 2022
• Competed with the Crown Valley Divers Club from 2017-22
• Member of the Superintendent's Honor Roll every year between 2018-22 and earned the Scholar Athlete Award the same years
• Given the Girl Scout Gold Award in 2022
• Has worked uncommon jobs such as a canoe guide, an ATV driver at a zipline company in Hawaii, and an Au pair
• Loves spending time outdoors camping, hiking, canoeing, and surfing and when time allows, doing crafts and cooking
• Chose to attend the University of Minnesota because of "its reputable nursing program and school spirit, and I was excited to explore a new state with seasons"