Meredith Brown

Position:
Novice
Height:
5-9
Class:
Junior
Hometown:
Southend, Essex, England
High School:
Southend H.S. for Girls

Working toward a major in American studies ... At UNC, is involved in church activities and works at Memorial Hall

Rowing at UNC: Is in her first year on the novice squad

Before UNC: At Southend High School for Girls, participated in netball, field hockey and track and field

More on Brown: Born July, 2, 1985, in Southend, Essex, England ... Daughter of Richard and Anna Brown ... Has two siblings, Nick (22) and Alexandra (21) ... Favorite pastimes are watching films, reading, swimming and traveling ... Says the word that best describes her is "friendly (I hope)" ... Five years after graduation, sees herself doing aid work somewhere in the world ... Athletes she most admires are Michael Johnson, Michael Phelps, Ian Thorpe and Roger Federer ... Favorite sport besides rowing is swimming ... Prays before each race ... Something few people know about her is that she's half Ukranian