Lauren Withycombe

Position:
Novice
Height:
5-4
Class:
Freshman
Hometown:
Paradise Valley, Ariz.
High School:
Xavier

Planning to double major in journalism and psychology

Rowing at UNC: In her first year on the Carolina squad

Before UNC: At Xavier College Preparatory, was a member of the volleyball team ... Coxswain for Tempe Junior Crew ... High School rowing career included gold medals at the Newport Autumn Rowing Festival and El Jefe Del Rio ... Captain of the Grand Canyon Juniors Volleyball Club

More on Withycombe: Born March 11, 1985, in Scottsdale, Ariz. ... Daughter of Patty and Keith Withycombe ... Her father played football and baseball at Air Force ... Career goal is to work in public relations ... Favorite pastimes are rowing and spending time with friends and family ... Says the word that best describes her is "dedicated" ... Best moment in her athletic career has been coxing at the Head of the Charles in 2002 ... Favorite sport besides rowing is volleyball ... Inspired to start rowing because "I needed a sport that catered to short, loud people"

Withycombe on rowing: "Competition is what I live for. Being able to be a part of a Division I collegiate sport at a school of Carolina's caliber has been an amazing opportunity for me. In the past couple of months I've learned more about myself and what I'm capable of, and each day I'm reminded that I truly belong on the water."