University of North Carolina Athletics
2010-11 Rowing Roster
Brittany Walsh
- Position:
- Varsity
- Height:
- 5-9
- Class:
- Senior
- Hometown:
- Hampstead, NC
- High School:
- Topsail
Working toward a major in biology with minors in chemistry and Hispanic studies ... Participates in the Carolina Leadership Academy as part of the Veteran Leaders program and serves as a CREED mentor, helping freshman student-athletes adjust to college life ... Inducted into Phi Beta Kappa honorary society in the spring of 2010 ... Named to the ACC Academic Honor Roll and the Dean's List
Rowing at UNC: Serves as a team captain for 2010-11 ... In her third year on the varsity squad after rowing for the novice squad as a freshman ... Named to the 2010 All-Atlantic Coast Conference Academic Team ... Rowed in the varsity eight in her sophomore through senior years ... Rowed in the second novice eight that won the 2008 Knecht Cup ... Honored as a National Scholar-Athlete by the Collegiate Rowing Coaches Association in 2010
Before UNC: At Topsail High School, played volleyball and ran track ... Served as captain of both teams ... Topsail won a state championship in track and field in 2007, her senior year ... Four-time all-conference pick in track and school record holder in the women's 1600m and 3200m ... Three-time regional and conference winner in both events ... Earned all-conference honors and two conference titles in volleyball ... Class salutatorian
More on Walsh: Born Nov. 16, 1988, in Ridgewood, N.J. ... Daughter of Tim and Ellen Walsh ... Has one sister, Kerry (18) ... Favorite pastime is traveling ... Favorite sport other than rowing is running... Fun fact is that she has run across the Golden Gate Bridge ... Biggest pet peeve is when people chew with their mouth open ... After graduation, hopes to attend medical school ... Dream job is to work as a physician in the emergency department of a hospital
Walsh on Carolina rowing: "Rowing for UNC has been the defining experience of my undergraduate career. I learned to love a new sport I want to continue doing, and I've met amazing girls that I will never forget."
