University of Minnesota Athletics

2022-23 Women's Rowing Roster

Cardwell Kennedy

Kennedy Cardwell

  • Class:
    Freshman
  • Position:
    Novice
  • Height:
    5-6
  • High School:
    Eagan HS
  • Hometown:
    Mendota Heights, Minn.
2022-23 | FRESHMAN
• Totaled three appearances in her first season with the Gophers' novice team
• Competed with the First Novice Eight boat at the 2023 Big Ten Championship May 14
• Placed third as part of the First Novice Eight boat at the Big Ten & Big 12 Double Dual Apr. 15
• Made her Minnesota debut with the Second Novice Eight boat during the Head of the Mississippi Regatta Oct. 1 that finished third

PERSONAL
• Daughter of Jack and Courtney Cardwell
• Has a younger sister, Reagan
• Graduated from Eagan High School in 2022
• Earned letters with the Wildcats in alpine skiing and diving
• Was a member of National Society of High School Scholars and National Honor Society
• Competed for Gleason's Gymnastics and was a state champion in 2018, 2019, 2021 and 2022
• Placed eighth at the club gymnastics national championships
• Lived in China as a first and second grader
• Plans to major in Biochemistry and minor in Spanish at Minnesota
Third Varsity Four Wins Again at B1G Invite
Monday, April 21
Second Novice Eight Wins at B1G Invite
Monday, April 21
First Varsity Four Wins at B1G Invite
Saturday, April 19
Third Varsity Four Wins at B1G Invite
Saturday, April 19