The University of Texas at Austin Athletics
2024-25 Rowing Roster
Roster

Leah Gordon
- Position:
- Coxswain
- Height:
- 5-2
- Class:
- Sophomore
- High School:
- McCallum
- Hometown:
- Austin, Texas
- Major:
- Social Work
Before Texas
Played soccer in high school, earning first-team All-District honors as a senior.
Why Texas?
“I chose Texas because of the culture and positive environment that it strives to uphold. The University of Texas pushes you to be the best student and athlete that you can be.”
What led you to pursue rowing and what do you love most about it?
“I chose to pursue rowing because I was interested in trying something new and saw it as an opportunity to continue my love of competition. What I love most about rowing is the unity and motivation the team has.”
Personal
- Parents are Elaine Mauterer and Ben Gordon.
- Has two sisters, Allie and Anna.
- Began rowing at the age of 18.
- Her cousin Rachel Gordon rows at Michigan. Another cousing, Vaughn Mauterer, played baseball at California and San Diego, while her cousin Harry Mauterer played baseball at Washington University.
- Majoring in social work.
- Enjoys photography, concerts, being outdoors, hanging out with my friends and trying new foods.