The University of Texas at Austin Athletics
2025-26 Rowing Roster
Roster
Olivia O'Neill
- Position:
- Port
- Class:
- Sophomore
- High School:
- St. Ignatius
- Hometown:
- San Francisco, Calif.
- Major:
- Business
Before Texas
Rowed at St. Ignatius in San Francisco, Calif. ... Won the West Coast Scholastic Championships in both the Varsity Eight and Varsity Four during her junior and senior years ... was on the varsity rowing sophomore-senior year ... also was on the varsity field hockey team as a sophomore.
Why Texas?
"I chose Texas because I loved everything about it. I love the community, the rigorous academics, and the intensity of the rowing team. It overall was just a great fit and when I was on campus I knew it was right for me."
What led you to pursue rowing and what do you love most about it?
"I loved how I could track my progress and see my improvement. I loved that individual scores on the erg would come together and work to achieve the same goal. I love everyone’s dedication and how it draws together hard workers and dedicated athletes."
Personal
- Daughter of Shawn and Shannon O'Neill
- Has a younger brother, Jack
- Chose to major in Business because she loves math and wants to explore more about creating businesses
- Enjoys hanging out with friends and family. She also likes to bake in her free time
