Elise Widman

Position:
Varsity
Height:
5-9
Class:
Junior
Hometown:
Greensboro, N.C.
High School:
Early College at Guilford

Working toward a double major in biology and exercise and sport science ... Volunteer at UNC Hospitals and also with Relay for Life, Best Buddies, Autism Speaks and Habitat for Humanity ... Member of the Physical Therapy Club

Rowing at UNC: In her first full year on the varsity squad after rowing for the novice squad in 2012-13 ... Tried out for the team as a sophomore ... Rowed in the novice eight all spring but was pulled up to the second varsity eight for ACC Championships

Before UNC: Attended Early College at Guilford ... Lettered four years in soccer

More on Widman: Born in Harrisburg, Pa. ... Daughter of Ed and Linda Widman ... Has three brothers ... One of her brothers, Chris Widman, played soccer at NC State ... Favorite sport besides rowing is soccer ... Athlete she admires most is U.S. soccer player Clint Dempsey ... After graduation, hopes to work as a developmental physical therapist