The University of Texas at Austin Athletics
2025-26 Rowing Roster
Roster

Lucy Searle
- Position:
- Port/Starboard
- Class:
- Junior
- High School:
- Kinross Wolaroi School / Sydney Rowing Club
- Hometown:
- Orange, Australia
- Major:
- Exercise Science
- San Diego Crew Classic Karen Plumleigh Cortney Cup winner (2024)
AS A FRESHMAN (2024)
- Rowed at three-seat in the First Varsity 4+ victory at the Big 12 Conference Championship, winning with a time of 6:50.306.
- Bowed the First Varsity 4+ in the Longhorn Invite, placing second with a time of 6:55.271.
- Bowed the First Varsity 4+ to victory over No. 9 Michigan, winning with a time of 6:59.70 at Belleville Lake, Mich.
- Bowed the First Varsity 4+ in the 2024 San Diego Crew Classic, finishing first in heats (7:29.348) and the final (7:28.046) to win the Collegiate Varsity 4+ Karen Plumleigh Cortney Cup.
Before Texas
Won gold in the Schoolgirl Single and U19 Coxless Quad Scull at the 2023 Australian Rowing Championships … took first the Eight at the Schoolgirl Head of River in 2021 and 2022 … placed first in the Rayner Cup (Junior Double Sculls) at the 2023 Henley Women's Regatta.
Why Texas?
“Because of the Team spirit.”
What led you to pursue rowing and what do you love most about it?
“I pursued rowing because I love the adrenaline, atmosphere and team spirit.”
Personal
- Parents are Debbie and David.
- Has a sister, Olivia, and brother, Hamish.
- Began rowing at the age of 13.
- Enjoys hanging out with friends.