The University of Texas at Austin Athletics
2020-21 Rowing Roster
Roster
Grace Goodell
- Position:
- Coxswain
- Height:
- 5-2
- Class:
- Freshman
- High School:
- Saratoga Springs
- Hometown:
- Saratoga Springs, N.Y.
- Major:
- Sustainability Studies
- 2021 Academic All-Big 12 Rookie Team
AS A FRESHMAN (2021)
- Coxed the First Varsity 4+ that defeated No. 2 Virginia with a time of 7:11.8 at the Rivanna Reservoir in Charlottesville, Va.
- Coxed the Second Varsity 8+ in the A Finals of the 2021 Longhorn Invite, finishing first with a time of 6:18.15.
- Coxed the Second Varsity 4+ in a dual race at No. 7 Michigan, winning with a time of 7:30.78 on Belleville Lake.
Before Texas
Rowed for the Saratoga Rowing Association in Saratoga Springs, N.Y. … two-time women’s 8+ champion at The Royal Canadian Henley Regatta (2018, 2019) … won three championships … bronze medalist at the 2019 Scholastic Rowing Association of America (SRAA) National Championship in the women's 1V 8+ and the 2018 SRAA National Championship in the women's Jr 8+ … three-time gold medalist at the New York State Championships (2017, 2018, 2019) … won silver at the SRAA National Championship in the Women's Freshman 8+ in 2017 … finished sixth at the Head of the Charles Regatta in the Women's Youth 8+ in 2018 … Gold at the Stotesbury Cup Regatta in the Women's Freshman 8+ in 2017 … attended the 2018 USRowing Youth Regional Challenge.
Why Texas?
“I chose UT because I wanted to row at the highest collegiate level, as well as attend a school with amazing academics. The tacos sure helped, too.”
What led you to pursue rowing and what do you love most about it?
“I was led to pursue rowing because it is a huge part of the community where I live. I came to love many of the bonds I created with my teammates and coaches, and how rowing teaches me about life and makes me a better person. I also love the feeling of winning a big race, there is nothing else like it.”
Personal
- Parents are Jeff and Michele Goodell
- Has older twin siblings, Milo and Georgia
- Began rowing at the age of 12
- Majoring in public health
- Enjoys reading, hanging out with my family and friends, traveling, and playing with my cats
