Emily Williams

Position:
Varsity
Height:
5-6
Class:
Sophomore
Hometown:
Clemmons, N.C.
High School:
West Forsyth

Considering a major in journalism

Rowing at UNC: Is in her first year on the varsity squad after a year on the novice squad

Before UNC: At West Forsyth High School, was a four-year member of the varsity cross country and track teams ... Qualified for the state cross country meet in her sophomore and senior years and for the state track meet as a junior and senior ... Conference champion in the 800 and 1,600 her senior year ... Four-year all-city pick and team MVP

More on Williams: Born Emily Kathryn Williams on Nov. 19, 1986, in Iowa City, Iowa ... Daughter of Robyn and Koudy Williams ... Has one sister, Claire (13) ... Favorite pastimes are reading, writing and working out ... Says the word the best describes her is "enthusiastic" ... Dream job is to write for National Geographic ... Athlete she most admires is runner Steve Prefontaine ... Best moment in her athletic career has been winning three events at the conference meet her senior year and being named runner of the meet ... Her father was a swimmer at Iowa ... A cousin, Lindsay Tarpley, played women's soccer at UNC and was a member of the 2004 U.S. Olympic team