Kristina Swanson

Class:
Sophomore
High School:
Woodbury
Hometown:
Woodbury, Minn.

2015-16 • Sophomore Season: Academic All-Big Ten selection... finished seventh in Varsity 8+ and Varsity 4+ at the Head of the Des Moines... placed third with the Second Varsity Four at the Cardinal Invitational (3/13)... tallied two second place finishes with the Third Varsity Four vs. Iowa and Indiana (4/9)... finished second with the Second Varsity Four at the Border Battle Regatta (5/1)... placed fourth with the Second Varsity Four at Big Ten Championships (5/15).

2014-15 • Freshman Season: Competed on the Novice Team...rowed 1N8 at Head of the Mississippi (10/3) and the Head of the Rock (10/12)...continued to compte 1N8 at the San Diego Crew Classic (3/28 & 29) where the boat finished third and advanced to the Grand Final...also rowed 1N8 at the Big Ten Double Dual where Minnesota swept Rutgers (4/11)...finshed the season with 1N8 at the Big Ten Championships (5/16).

High School: Graduated from Woodbury High School in 2014...member of National Honor Society...earned six varsity letters in swimming...also earned varsity letters in golf and nordic skiing.

Personal: Born September 4, 1995…daughter of Jerry and Terri Swanson, sister to Jessica… majoring in Nutrition...was a State Finalist in swimming for 4 years...also Section 3AA pool record holder...enjoys running, golfing, knitting and spending time with family and friends.