University of Minnesota Athletics
2023-24 Women's Rowing Roster
Swanson, Zoe
Zoe Swanson
- Class:
- Freshman
- Position:
- Novice
- Height:
- 5-9
- High School:
- Ponaganset HS
- Hometown:
- Foster, R.I.
Bio
2023-24 | FRESHMAN
• Joined the Gophers' novice team for the spring semester and competed in the final three regattas
• Turned in a fourth-place result with the 2N8 at the Big Ten Championship (May 19) to close the season
• Raced to three fourth-place finishes on the 2N8 boat during the Big Ten Invitational (Apr. 19-20) from Sarasota, Fla.
• Made her collegiate debut at the Big 12/Big Ten Double Dual (Apr. 12), placing second in a pair of duals versus Kansas and Kansas State as part of the 2N8 crew
PERSONAL
• Daughter of David and Kathleen Swanson
• Has an older brother, Max, and an older sister Clara
• Mother, Kathleen, was a member of the rowing team at Rhode Island between 1987-91
• Graduated from Ponaganset High School in 2023
• Totaled three varsity letters on the Chieftains volleyball team
• Named to the All-Division 2 Volleyball Fourth Team in 2022
• Competed with Blast Volleyball Club (2020-23) and the Blue Fishbowl Beach Volleyball Summer League (2020-23)
• Was a three-year member of the National Honor Society and part of the National Technical Honor Society
• Earned the Seal of Biliteracy in Spanish
• Enjoys playing the piano, horseback riding, traveling, and practicing yoga during her spare time
• Chose to attend the University of Minnesota because of "the great pre-veterinary program and to experience living in the Midwest"
• Joined the Gophers' novice team for the spring semester and competed in the final three regattas
• Turned in a fourth-place result with the 2N8 at the Big Ten Championship (May 19) to close the season
• Raced to three fourth-place finishes on the 2N8 boat during the Big Ten Invitational (Apr. 19-20) from Sarasota, Fla.
• Made her collegiate debut at the Big 12/Big Ten Double Dual (Apr. 12), placing second in a pair of duals versus Kansas and Kansas State as part of the 2N8 crew
PERSONAL
• Daughter of David and Kathleen Swanson
• Has an older brother, Max, and an older sister Clara
• Mother, Kathleen, was a member of the rowing team at Rhode Island between 1987-91
• Graduated from Ponaganset High School in 2023
• Totaled three varsity letters on the Chieftains volleyball team
• Named to the All-Division 2 Volleyball Fourth Team in 2022
• Competed with Blast Volleyball Club (2020-23) and the Blue Fishbowl Beach Volleyball Summer League (2020-23)
• Was a three-year member of the National Honor Society and part of the National Technical Honor Society
• Earned the Seal of Biliteracy in Spanish
• Enjoys playing the piano, horseback riding, traveling, and practicing yoga during her spare time
• Chose to attend the University of Minnesota because of "the great pre-veterinary program and to experience living in the Midwest"
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
