The University of Texas at Austin Athletics
2021-22 Rowing Roster
Roster
Megan Minas
- Position:
- Starboard
- Height:
- 5-9
- Class:
- Freshman
- High School:
- Lane Technical
- Hometown:
- Chicago, Ill.
- Major:
- Applied Movement Science
- Two-time Big 12 Champion (2022, 2023)
- Two-time member of the Big 12 Commissioner's Honor Roll (Fall 2022, Spring 2023)
AS A SOPHOMORE (2023)
- Bowed the Third Varsity 8+ to victory (6:36.366) at the Big 12 Championship.
AS A FRESHMAN (2022)
- Stroked the Third Varsity 8+ to a first-place win (6:54.670) at the Big 12 Championship.
- Stroked the Third Varsity 8+ A to a first-place win (6:29.593) at the Longhorn Invite.
Before Texas
Competed for Chicago Rowing Foundation in Chicago, Ill. ... took home gold in the 2V8+ at the 2021 Cincinnati Invitational Regatta... ... earned silver in the 2V4+ and the 2V8+ at the 2021 Midwest Youth Championships ... won Bronze in the 4+ and silver in the 2V8+ at 2021 Central Youth Championships ... raced in the 1V8+ B at the 2021 Youth National Regatta ... won gold in the 1V8+ at the 2020 American Youth Cup.
Why Texas?
“On top of its exceptional academics, the Texas Rowing team culture is unparalleled. At Texas, you will learn how to push yourself to your limit - and then go even more.”
What led you to pursue rowing and what do you love most about it?
“I pursued rowing after being in ballet for most of my life. It so was refreshing to learn that rowing celebrates athleticism in its many diverse forms, so long as you put in the work you will see results.”
Personal
- Parents are Gina and John Minas
- Has one younger sister, Lauren
- Began rowing at the age of 15
- Majoring in psychology
- Enjoys cooking, reading and hanging out with friends
