Shelby Austin

Position:
Varsity
Height:
5-5
Class:
Sophomore
Hometown:
Raleigh, N.C.
High School:
Enloe

Majoring in psychology ... Participates in the Carolina Leadership Academy as part of the Rising Stars program ... Involved in Cornerstone and Campus Crusade for Christ

Rowing at UNC: In her first season on the varsity squad after spending 2008-09 on the novice team

Before UNC: At Enloe High School, rowed one year and ran cross country for a year ... Started rowing her senior year of high school ... Also played violin in the school and city orchestras

More on Austin: Born March 23, 1990, in Winston-Salem, N.C. ... Daughter of Janeen Goodwin and Kevin Austin ... Has two younger siblings, Allison (13) and Ryder (2) ... Favorite pastimes are playing violin, listening to music, reading and running ... Loves sour candy ... Favorite sports other than rowing are tennis or running ... Fun fact is that she shares her birthday with her younger sister ... Biggest pet peeve is people reading over her shoulder ... Athlete she most admires is Mia Hamm ... Dream job is to work in research or clinical psychology ... Has played the violin for the past 11 years

Austin on UNC Rowing: "This program is one of the greatest opportunities I have had the pleasure to be a part of. It has allowed me to find my passion for rowing and take it to a very competitive and fun level."