The University of Texas at Austin Athletics
2025-26 Rowing Roster
Roster
Jess Colbran
- Position:
- Starboard
- Class:
- Sophomore
- High School:
- Pymble Ladies' College
- Hometown:
- Sydney, Australia
- Major:
- Exercise Science
Personal
Selected to the 2024 U-19 Australian Junior Rowing Team in the Four and competed in Canada ... won gold in the U-19 Four at the 2024 Australian Rowing Championships ... won gold in the U-19 Pair at the 2024 Australian Rowing Championships ... earned gold in the U-19 pair at the 2024 State Championships ... won the U-21 VIII at the 2024 State Championships ... picked up bronze in the Youth VIII at the 2024 Australian Rowing Championships ... competed in the 2023 Henley Royal Regatta for Pymble Ladies' College in the Quad ... was on the Pymble Ladies College Senior First VIII from 2020 to 2023 ... also competed with the Sydney University Boat Club ... named Pymble Ladies' College Rower of the Year in 2022 ... tabbed Pymble Ladies' College's Athlete of the Year in 2018, 2019, 2020 and 2021 ... also played rugby and soccer in school.
Why Texas?
"I chose Texas because of the team spirit, the amazing program and the opportunities that UT provides."
What led you to pursue rowing and what do you love most about it?
"I pursued rowing because it's the ultimate team sport that challenges me to be my best both physically and mentally."
Personal
- Daughter of Richard and Jennie
- Has an older brother, Jack
- Loves to hang out with friends and family, listen to music and go to the beach in her free time
