The University of Texas at Austin Athletics
2022-23 Rowing Roster
Roster
Werner, Amy

Amy Werner
- Position:
- Coxswain
- Height:
- 5-2
- Class:
- Freshman
- High School:
- Merion Mercy Academy
- Hometown:
- Saint Davids, Pa.
- Major:
- Speech-Language Pathology
Bio
- 2024 NCAA National Champion
- 2024 Second Varsity Eight National Runner-Up
- Two-time Big 12 Champion (2023, 2024)
- San Diego Crew Classic Jackie Ann Stitt Hungness Trophy winner (2024)
- 2022-23 Academic All-Big 12 Rookie Team
- Two-time member of the Big 12 Commissioner's Honor Roll (Fall 2022, Spring 2023)
AS A SOPHOMORE (2024)
- Coxed the II Eight to a National Runner-Up finish, clocking in at 6:20.320.
- Coxed the Second Varsity 8+ to victory at the Big 12 Conference Championship, winning with a time of 6:08.884.
- Coxed the Second Varsity 8+ in the Longhorn Invite, winning with a time of 6:13.647 to defeat top-ranked Stanford, No. 12 Virginia and No. 14 Ohio State.
- Earned Big 12 Conference Boat of the Week honors on April 17 after a dominating performance against No. 9 Michigan.
- Coxed the Second Varsity 8+ to victory (6:22.33) at No. 9 Michigan.
- Coxed the Second Varsity 8+ at the 2024 San Diego Crew Classic, finishing first in heats (6:43.553) and the final (6:46.080) to win the Jackie Ann Stitt Hungness Trophy.
AS A FRESHMAN (2023)
- Coxed the Third Varsity 8+ to victory (6:36.366) at the Big 12 Championship.
Before Texas
Placed ninth in the Varsity 4+ with Merion Mercy Academy Rowing at the 2022 USRowing National Championships … 2021 Scholastic Rowing Association of America (SRAA) National Championship silver medalist in the Light 4+ … won bronze in the Freshman 8 at the 2019 SRAA National Championship … three-time medalist at the Philadelphia City Championships and the Stotesbury Cup Regatta.
Why Texas?
“I chose Texas because of the incredible coaching staff and extremely strong team culture.”
What led you to pursue rowing and what do you love most about it?
“I love the community aspect about rowing, especially as a coxswain I feel I can contribute to the team as a whole.”
Personal
- Parents are Karl and Teresa Werner
- Has two brothers, Patrick and Sean
- Began rowing at the age of 14
- Enjoys baking and spending time at the beach with friends