The University of Texas at Austin Athletics
2023-24 Rowing Roster
Roster
Jen Dugdale
- Position:
- Port/Starboard
- Height:
- 6-0
- Class:
- Freshman
- High School:
- Monarch / Mile High Rowing Club
- Hometown:
- Superior, Colo.
- Major:
- Environmental Science
- Big 12 Champion (2024)
AS A FRESHMAN (2024)
- Rowed at four-seat in the Third Varsity 8+ victory at the Big 12 Conference Championship, winning with a time of 6:29.146.
- Rowed at five-seat in the Fourth Varsity 8+ in the Longhorn Invite, placing second with a time of 6:45.996.
Before Texas
Invited to the 2022 USRowing Under 19 National Team Selection Camp … finished sixth in the junior women's single sculls at the 2022 CanAmMex Regatta … placed seventh in a U17 single at the 2021 USRowing Youth Nationals … swam for Monarch High School … placed in the 100 backstroke at the 2023 CHSAA 4A Swimming Championships in 100 Backstroke, 2023 … was a four-year letterwinner in swimming.
Why Texas?
“I chose Texas because I feel like it is a program I can really grow at, and which could offer me the ability to be a part of an amazing and well-connected team.”
What led you to pursue rowing and what do you love most about it?
“I started rowing because I loved being outside and on the water. I really grew to love the team aspect of the sport, and have found that having amazing teammates to compete with in the same boat is easily the best part of the sport.”
Personal
- Parents are Kristen and Dave Dugdale
- Has an older sister, Molly
- Started rowing at the age of 13
- Enjoys hiking, road biking, rock climbing, swimming and skiing. Also loves crocheting and seeing live music.
