Claire Wardius

Position:
Varsity
Height:
5-7
Class:
Senior
Hometown:
Pittsburgh, Pa.
High School:
Mt. Lebanon

Double major in biology and English with a minor in Russian ... Recipient of the Lola G. Duff Merit Scholarship ... Graduate of the Baddour Carolina Leadership Academy Rising Stars program

Rowing at UNC: In her third year on the varsity squad ... Has raced in the varsity eight and the second varsity eight ... Named to the All-ACC Academic squad for 2011-12 ... Also honored as a CRCA Scholar-Athlete by the Collegiate Rowing Coaches Association

Before UNC: At Mt. Lebanon High School, earned four varsity letters in rowing and served as team captain ... Started rowing as a high school freshman after her older sister picked up the sport

More on Wardius: Born Oct. 13, 1991, in Charleston, W.Va. ... Daughter of Don and Barbara Wardius ... Has two sisters ... Older sister Megan rowed at Virginia ... Favorite pastimes are going to the beach, running and reading ... Favorite sport other than rowing is soccer... Favorite TV show is Alias ... Fun fact is that she's certified as an EMT... Pet peeve is when people "preach" about anything via social media ... Athlete she most admires is Green Bay quarterback Aaron Rodgers... Considering medical school or paramedic school after graduation ... Dream job is to be a military doctor ... Little-known talents are cooking and baking

Wardius on Carolina rowing: "Joining Carolina rowing was probably the best decision I've ever made. The program has helped me grow in so many ways as an athlete and as a person, and there's no group of people I love more!"