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
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