University of North Carolina Athletics
2022-23 Women's Rowing Roster

Emma Cao
- Height:
- 5-8
- Class:
- Freshman
- Hometown:
- Raleigh, N.C.
- High School:
- Rolesville HS
2022-23 (Freshman): Competed in four events during freshman campaign in Chapel Hill • All four appearances during the 2023 season came with the 3V8 • Made collegiate debut for the Tar Heels at the Carolina Cup (3/4) • Saw action for North Carolina at the 2023 ACC Championships • Helped the 3V8 crew to a runner-up finish in the Petite Final at the ACC Championships (7:25.55) • Named to the All-ACC Academic Team • Named to the ACC Academic Honor Roll
Before UNC: Was a member of high school's swimming program, as well as club rowing and swimming • Awarded her high school's most outstanding swimmer in 2018
Personal: Daughter of Lizhong and Sarah Cao • Has one sibling, Madorie, a member of the Washington College swim team • Studying political science at UNC
Before UNC: Was a member of high school's swimming program, as well as club rowing and swimming • Awarded her high school's most outstanding swimmer in 2018
Personal: Daughter of Lizhong and Sarah Cao • Has one sibling, Madorie, a member of the Washington College swim team • Studying political science at UNC
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