Sophia Calabrese

Two  Under 23, 2022; Senior, 2025

Finished sixth in the 2022 World Rowing Under-23 Championships. Won the under-19 women's quadruple sculls at the 2018 CanAmMex.

Won the first varsity eight and the team title at the 2022 NCAA Women's Rowing Championships. Won the first varsity eight at the 2022 Big 12 Championships. Won the Jessop-Whittier Cup in the first varsity eight at the 2022 San Diego Crew Classic.

Sophia was named a 2022 CRCA National Scholar Athlete and was on the Big 12 Commissioner Honor Roll from 2019 to 2022 and the Academic All-American Big 12 First Team from 2021 to 2022. She enjoys reading, baking, spending time outdoors, and playing cards. Sophia wants to be a physical therapist. She also has a pitbull named George, and her favorite food is carbs. She began rowing after watching the 2012 Olympics and seeing rowing featured. She thought it looked interesting and different, so she tried it and fell in love.

“I absolutely wouldn’t be here without the support of my family” said Sophia. “My parents have been behind me since day 1 of learning to row. None of the past 13 years of triumphs, set backs, or fulfillment would have been possible without them. I love my family and am incredibly appreciative of the support and sacrifices they’ve made on my behalf to help my ambitions in this sport become possible.”