The University of Texas at Austin Athletics
2024-25 Rowing Roster
Roster
Ioanna Asvesta
- Position:
- Port
- Class:
- Freshman
- High School:
- 2nd General High School of Klamaria
- Hometown:
- Thessaloniki, Greece
- Major:
- Psychology
Before Texas
Went to 2nd General High School of Klamaria ... Rowed with Nautical Club of Thessaloniki ... on the Greece National Team ... recorded a third-place finish in the Women's 2x at the 2023 U23 European Championship ... first-place finish in both the U19 World Championships and U19 European Championships in the Women's 2- (2022) ... runner-up finish in the 4- in the U19 European Championship ... sixth-place finish at the 2021 U19 World Championships in the Women's 4-.
Why Texas?
"I wanted to come here due to the strong success the rowing team has had lately."
What led you to pursue rowing and what do you love most about it?
"I started rowing because of my uncle: he was world champion. It is a unique sport and the feel that you have when your boat is going fast is something special that you will not feel it anywhere else."
Personal
- Daughter of George and Fouli
- Has an older brother, Antonis
- Majoring in Psychology
- Enjoys hanging out with friends, cooking and watching movies
