The University of Texas at Austin Athletics
2022-23 Rowing Roster
Roster
Banach, Faith

Faith Banach
- Position:
- Starboard
- Height:
- 5-11
- Class:
- Junior
- High School:
- Ursuline Academy
- Hometown:
- Boston, Mass.
- Major:
- Radio-Television-Film and Marketing (double major)
Bio
- 2023 Big 12 Champion
- San Diego Crew Classic Carley Copley Cup winner (2023)
- Two-time Academic All-Big 12 First Team (2022, 2023)
- Five-time member of the Big 12 Commissioner's Honor Roll (Spring 2021, Fall 2021, Spring 2022, Fall 2022, Spring 2023)
AS A JUNIOR (2023)
- Rowed at seven-seat in the Third Varsity 8+ victory (6:36.366) at the Big 12 Championship.
- Rowed at two-seat in the Third Varsity 8+ at the 2023 San Diego Crew Classic, finishing first in heats (6:54.562) and the final (6:53.030) to win the Carley Copley Cup.
AS A SOPHOMORE (2022)
- Rowed at seven-seat in the Third Varsity 8+ B second-place finish (6:38.246) at the Longhorn Invite.
Why Texas?
“I chose Texas because of the academic opportunities.”
What led you to pursue rowing and what do you love most about it?
“I wanted to try something new and I love that it is a challenge.”
Personal
- Parents are Suzanne and Timothy Banach
- Has an older sister, Hope, and a younger sister, Elle
- Began rowing at the age of 18
- Majoring in radio, television and film
- Enjoys spending time with her dog and being outdoors