2005-06 Rowing Roster
Reine Duffy
- Position:
- Varsity
- Height:
- 5-3
- Class:
- Sophomore
- Hometown:
- Ridgewood, N.J.
- High School:
- Ridgewood
Majoring in journalism ... At UNC, is involved with the Carolina Annual Fund
Rowing at UNC: In her first year on the varsity squad after spending her freshmen year on the novice squad ... Stroked the novice eight in the spring of 2005
Before UNC: At Ridgewood High School, member of the cross country, basketball, softball, winter track and gymnastics teams ... Sports editor of the high school newspaper ... Started rowing during her junior year of high school as part of the Nereid Boat Club
More on Duffy: Born Feb. 18, 1986, in Ridgewood, N.J. ... Daughter of Connie Stavros and Brian Duffy ... Has one sister, Tyne, and two stepsisters, Ali and Stacey ... Favorite pastimes are going to the beach, backpacking, camping, taking roadtrips and running... Says the word that best describes her is "chill" ... Dream job is anything that would allow her to travel and experience other cultures ... Five years after graduation, sees herself traveling in Europe or working in New York ... Best moment of her athletic career has been finishing third in the novice eight at the 2005 ACC Championships ... Always wears sunglasses during a race, but not before or after ... Favorite sport besides rowing is gymnastics ... Someday hopes to hike the entire Appalachian Trail ... Spent the summer working at a sleep-away camp in New York
Duffy on rowing at UNC: "My experience has taught me to challenge myself both physically and mentally to better myself as an individual while also contributing as part of a team. My teammates have shown me what it takes to be not just an athlete and competitor but also a friend. They amaze me every day."
