The University of Texas at Austin Athletics
2025-26 Rowing Roster
Roster
Leila Gaston
- Position:
- Starboard
- Height:
- 5-10
- Class:
- Freshman
- High School:
- St Catherine's School, Sydney
- Prev School:
- UTS Haberfield Rowing Club
- Hometown:
- Sydney, Australia
- Major:
- International Relations and Global Studies
Before Texas
Gold in the U19 8+ at NSW States and Australian Championships in 2023 & 2024...Gold in the Schoolgirl 8+ at NSW States in 2023 & 2024...Silver medalist in the Schoolgirl 8+ at the Australian Championships in 2023...Gold medalist in 2024...Silver medalist in the U19 coxed four at the Australian Championships in 2023...Gold medalist in 2024...Competed at Henley Royal Regatta in the Prince Phillip Challenge Trophy in 2023 & 2024...Member of the 2025 winning NSW Youth 8+...NSW bronze medalist in the U21 single & 8+ 2025.
Why Texas?
"I chose Texas because of its strong team culture, great coaching staff and the opportunity to train and and be challenged at one of the top rowing programs in the US!"
What led you to pursue rowing and what do you love most about it?
"I chose to pursue rowing as I wanted to try a team oriented sport coming from a swimming background. I love the strong culture and camaraderie that rowing creates within a squad as you go through all the highs and lows together to achieve your goals."
Personal
- Daughter of Linda and Ian
- Has an older brother, Oliver, and a younger sister, Freja
- Enjoys catching up with friends, going to the beach, reading and baking
