The University of Texas at Austin Athletics
2020-21 Rowing Roster
Roster
Medcalf, Hannah
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Hannah Medcalf
- Position:
- Port
- Height:
- 5-10
- Class:
- Freshman
- High School:
- Kingston Grammar School
- Hometown:
- London, England
- Major:
- Psychology
Bio
- Two-time NCAA National Champion (2021, 2022)
- Three-time NCAA Championship participant (2021, 2022, 2023)
- Two-time Big 12 Champion (2022, 2023)
- Two-time San Diego Crew Classic Jackie Ann Stitt Hungness Trophy winner (2022, 2023)
- Two-time CRCA National Scholar Athlete (2022, 2023)
- Two-time Academic All-Big 12 First Team (2022, 2023)
- 2020-21 Academic All-Big 12 Rookie Team
- Six-time member of the Big 12 Commissioner's Honor Roll (Fall 2020, Spring 2021, Fall 2021, Spring 2022, Fall 2022, Spring 2023)
AS A JUNIOR (2023)
- Rowed at seven-seat in the Second Varsity 8+ at the NCAA Championship, winning in heats (6:40.964), placing second in the A/B semifinals (6:20.653), and finishing sixth in the Grand Final (6:34.439).
- Rowed at seven-seat in the Second Varsity 8+ victory (6:20.663) at the Big 12 Championship.
- Stroked the Second Varsity 8+ to victory (6:28.90) at No. 10 Virginia.
- Bowed the Second Varsity 8+ to a third-place result (6:32.60) in Princeton, N.J. behind No. 3 Yale and No. 4 Princeton.
- Bowed the Second Varsity 8+ in a victory (6:22.844) over No. 11 Michigan on Lady Bird Lake.
- Bowed the Second Varsity 8+ at the 2023 San Diego Crew Classic, finishing first in heats (6:46.252) and the final (6:40.283) to win the Jackie Ann Stitt Hungness Trophy.
AS A SOPHOMORE (2022)
- Stroked the Second Varsity 8+ to a fourth-place finish at the NCAA Championship, winning in heats (6:18.360) and the A/B semifinals (6:23.878), and finishing fourth in the Grand Final (6:26.282).
- Stroked the Second Varsity 8+ to a first-place win (6:43.714) at the Big 12 Championship.
- Stroked the Second Varsity 8+ to a first-place win (6:21.431) at the Longhorn Invite.
- Stroked the Second Varsity 8+ to victory over No. 4 Princeton and No. 16 Rutgers, winning with a time of 6:32.0 at Lake Carnegie in Princeton, N.J.
- Stroked the Second Varsity 8+ to victory over No. 6 Michigan, winning with a time of 6:27.50 at Belleville Lake, Mich.
- Stroked the Second Varsity 8+ in the 2022 San Diego Crew Classic, finishing first in heats (6:30.880) and the final (6:42.947) to win the Collegiate 2V Jackie Ann Stitt Hungness Trophy.
- Stroked the First Varsity 8+ at No. 13 SMU, winning a Sunday morning race in 7:13.63 at White Rock Lake.
- Stroked the Second Varsity 8+ at No. 13 SMU, winning a Saturday afternoon race in 7:08.23 at White Rock Lake.
AS A FRESHMAN (2021)
- Rowed at two-seat in the Second Varsity 8+ at the NCAA Championship, helping Texas to the National Championship with a third-place result in the Grand Final with a time of 6:29.088.
- Stroked the Second Varsity 8+ that defeated No. 2 Virginia with a time of 6:28.5 at the Rivanna Reservoir in Charlottesville, Va.
- Stroked the Second Varsity 8+ in the 2021 Longhorn Invite, finishing first in heats (6:19.05) to advance to the A Finals, winning first overall (6:18.15).
- Earned Big 12 Conference Boat of the Week honors on April 14th, after a stand-out performance against Michigan on Belleville Lake, Mich.
- Stroked the Second Varsity 8+ in a dual race at No. 7 Michigan, winning with a time of 6:28.6 on Belleville Lake.
Before Texas
Rowed for Kingston Rowing Club in London, England … competed for Great Britain at the 2019 Junior World Championships in the W4- in the stroke seat … set course records in the W4+ and W2- at the National Schools Regatta … won gold with the Great Britain juniors in 2018 J16 GB v France match.
Why Texas?
“I chose Texas for the unbeaten team spirit and winning culture.”
What led you to pursue rowing and what do you love most about it?
“I am super motivated, so when I first started going fast, I didn't want to stop. I love the strong team bond that comes with being in a fast boat.”
Personal
- Parents are Gail and Alan Medcalf
- Has a twin sister, Amie
- Majoring in Psychology
- Began rowing at the age of 13
- Enjoys vacationing, beach trips and baking
Texas Rowing Big 12 Championship Recap [May 19, 2024]
Tuesday, May 21
Texas Rowing Longhorn Invite Preview Media Availability [April 23, 2024]
Tuesday, April 23
Texas Rowing Henley Royal Regatta Recap [Aug. 18, 2023]
Friday, August 18
Texas Rowing: "A Title IX Story"
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