The University of Texas at Austin Athletics
2023-24 Rowing Roster
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Taryn Kooyers
- Position:
- P/S
- Height:
- 6-0
- Class:
- Junior
- High School:
- Klein Oak
- Hometown:
- Spring, Texas
- Major:
- Marketing
Bio
- 2024 NCAA National Champion
- 2024 NCAA Second Varsity 8+ National Runner-Up
- 2023 NCAA Championships participant
- Three-time Big 12 Champion (2022, 2023, 2024)
- San Diego Crew Classic Jackie Ann Stitt Hungness Trophy winner (2024)
- 2023 Academic All-Big 12 Second Team
- 2021-22 Academic All-Big 12 Rookie Team
- Member of the Big 12 Commissioner's Honor Roll (Spring 2022)
AS A JUNIOR (2024)
- Rowed at two-seat in the Second Varsity 8+'s National Runner-Up finish, clocking in at 6:09.920.
- Rowed at two-seat in the Second Varsity 8+ victory at the Big 12 Conference Championship, winning with a time of 6:08.884.
- Rowed at two-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 three-seat in the Second Varsity 8+ victory (6:22.33) at No. 9 Michigan.
- Rowed at three-seat in 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.
AS A SOPHOMORE (2023)
- Rowed at three-seat in the Second Varsity 8+ at the NCAA Championship, winning in heats (6:40.964), placing second in the A/B semifinals (6:20.653), and finishing sixth in the Grand Final (6:34.439).
- Rowed at three-seat in the First Varsity 4+ victory (6:54.102) at the Big 12 Championships.
- Rowed at two-seat in the First Varsity 4+ victory (7:12.70) at No. 10 Virginia.
- Rowed at three-seat in the Second Varsity 4+ victory (7:27.90) in Princeton, N.J. over No. 3 Yale and No. 4 Princeton
- Rowed at two-seat in the First Varsity 4+ victory (7:09.706) over No. 11 Michigan on Lady Bird Lake.
AS A FRESHMAN (2022)
- Rowed at two-seat in the Third Varsity 8+ victory (6:54.670) at the Big 12 Championship.
- Rowed at six-seat in the Third Varsity 8+ A victory (6:29.593) at the Longhorn Invite.
- Earned Big 12 Conference Boat of the Week honors on March 30th after a stand-out performance at the San Diego Crew Classic.
- Rowed at six-seat the Third Varsity 8+ in the 2022 San Diego Crew Classic, finishing first in heats (6:41.124) and the final (6:49.725) to win the Women's Open 8+.
Before Texas
Rowed with Parati Competitive Rowing in The Woodlands, Texas ... competed in swimming for Klein Oak High School and Swim Ohana in Spring, Texas … served as a team captain for the Panthers and her club team … was a state qualifier in the 6A region in the 100-yard breaststroke, 100-yard butterfly and 50-yard free … also a state qualifier in the 400 free relay.
Why Texas?
“I chose Texas because of the one-of-a-kind team culture and academics.”
What led you to pursue rowing and what do you love most about it?
“I was introduced to rowing by my sister, Payten, and heard that swimmers transition well into rowing. I tried it out and made the switch from swimming to rowing. I love rowing because it is the ultimate team sport where everyone has to move as one.”
Personal
- Parents are Tim and Stephanie Kooyers
- Has an older sister, Payten, one younger brother, Gage, and one younger sister, Ryleigh
- Her sister, Payten, also rowed for Texas
- Began rowing at the age of 17
- Majoring in business
- Enjoys photography and spending time with friends.
Texas Rowing Big 12 Championship Recap [May 19, 2024]
Tuesday, May 21
Texas Rowing Longhorn Invite Preview Media Availability [April 23, 2024]
Tuesday, April 23
Texas Rowing Henley Royal Regatta Recap [Aug. 18, 2023]
Friday, August 18
Texas Rowing: "A Title IX Story"
Friday, September 02
