The University of Texas at Austin Athletics
2024-25 Rowing Roster
Roster
Paula Becher
- Position:
- Port
- Height:
- 5-9
- Class:
- Sophomore
- High School:
- IGS-Linden Hannover / Deutscher Ruder-Club von 1884 e.v. Hannover
- Hometown:
- Hannover, Germany
- Major:
- Undeclared
- 2024 NCAA National Champion
- 2024 Second Varsity 8+ National Runner-Up
- Big 12 Champion (2024)
- San Diego Crew Classic Jackie Ann Stitt Hungness Trophy winner (2024)
AS A FRESHMAN (2024)
- Bowed the II Eight to a National Runner-Up finish, clocking in at 6:20.320.
- Bowed the Second Varsity 8+ to victory at the Big 12 Conference Championship, winning with a time of 6:08.884.
- Rowed at seven-seat in the Second Varsity 8+ in the Longhorn Invite, winning with a time of 6:13.647 to defeat top-ranked Stanford, No. 12 Virginia and No. 14 Ohio State.
- Earned Big 12 Conference Boat of the Week honors on April 17 after a dominating performance against No. 9 Michigan.
- Rowed at seven-seat in the Second Varsity 8+ victory (6:22.33) at No. 9 Michigan.
- Bowed the Second Varsity 8+ at the 2024 San Diego Crew Classic, finishing first in heats (6:43.553) and the final (6:46.080) to win the Jackie Ann Stitt Hungness Trophy.
BEFORE TEXAS
Placed sixth in the Four at the U23 World Rowing Championships in 2023 … qualified for 2023 U23 World Rowing Championship competed at the U23 European Championships in the Coxed Four … won the 2021 German national championship in the U19 Coxed Four and Eight … member of the U19 German National Team in the Coxed Four in 2021 … began rowing competitively in 2017.
Why Texas?
“I choose Texas because of it’s a great rowing program, and the opportunity it offers me to improve my skills and exposure with such an outstanding team and media presence.”
What led you to pursue rowing and what do you love most about it?
“My mom signed me up for a summer camp and I really enjoyed spending time with my friends in the boat. I love that rowing is a team sport and that you can always improve yourself.”
Personal
- Parents are Charlotte Becher and Holger Tietjen.
- Has a younger brother, Enno Becher.
- Began rowing at the age of 13.
- Majoring in marketing.
- Enjoys coffee dates and listening to music.
