Mallory Williams

Position:
Novice
Height:
5-6
Class:
Freshman
Hometown:
Westfield, N.C.
High School:
North Stokes

Planning to major in exercise and sport science

Rowing at UNC: In her first year on the Carolina squad

Before UNC: At North Stokes High School, was a member of the tennis, basketball and track and field teams ... In tennis, a two-time individual and doubles state champion and two-time member of the state championship team ... In basketball, earned the Most Improved award after coming back from an ACL injury

More on Williams: Born June 21, 1985, in Winston-Salem, N.C. ... Daughter of David and Bonnie Williams ... Career goal is to become a physical therapist ... Favorite pastimes are playing tennis, playing cards, playing piano, running, being with friends, singing, lifting weights and hunting ... Plays piano and trombone ... Says the word that best describes her is "determined" ... If she could trade places with anyone for a day, she'd pick Mia Hamm, "to have such strong will and be an extremely talented and successful athlete" ... Greatest moment of her athletic career has been overcoming an ACL injury and winning the tennis state doubles title her senior year ... Something few people know about her is that "I'm quite musical - I play piano a lot, can read music, sing solos and other parts such as harmony in the church choir"

Williams on rowing: "So far, being a part of this team has been one of the most remarkable experiences of my life. I have had to push my body and my mind to the limit, while being part of an amazing group of girls and a very respected program at UNC."