Regina Elwell

Position:
Varsity
Height:
5-4
Class:
Sophomore
Hometown:
King, N.C.
High School:
West Stokes

Working toward a major in exercise and sport science with a minor in chemistry ... Earned a spot on the ACC Honor Roll for 2003-04

Coxing at UNC: In her first year on the varsity after coxing for the novice team last season ... Coxed the varsity four at the ACC Championships and Centrals ... Tried out for the team as a freshman after she and her roommate decided it would be fun

Before UNC: At West Stokes High School, earned all-conference honors in track all four years and was named team captain and MVP as a senior ... Competing in the pole vault, finished in the top eight at state championships in all four years of her career with a high of second place as a junior ... Also active in marching band and wind ensemble ... Class salutatorian ... Recipient of the 2003 Award for Outstanding Volunteer Service

More on Elwell: Born Regina Suzanne Elwell on June. 7, 1985, in Plano, Texas ... Daughter of David and Alissa Elwell ... Has two sisters, Jessica (23) and Brianne (18) ... Favorite pastimes are reading and yoga ... Says the word that best describes her is "prepared" ... Athlete she most admires is New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady ... Best moment in her athletic career has been winning a gold medal in the pole vault at the International Down Under Games in Australia while competing with a broken ankle ... Favorite sport besides rowing is track and field, particularly the pole vault

Elwell on coxing at UNC: "Being a member of the UNC rowing team has been one of the best experiences of my life. My teammates are the greatest!"