Sarah Giles

Position:
Varsity
Height:
5-8
Class:
Sophomore
Hometown:
Raleigh, N.C.
High School:
Leesville Road

Majoring in environmental studies with a minor in geography ... Serves as vice president of the Fishing Club ... Participates in the Baddour Carolina Leadership Academy as a CREED mentor ... Member of Carolina Outreach ... Named to the Atlantic Coast Conference Academic Honor Roll

Rowing at UNC: In her third year on the varsity squad after rowing for the novice squad as a freshman ... Raced in the second varsity eight in the fall 2012 season ... Started rowing her freshman year at UNC

Before UNC: At Leesville Road High, lettered four years each in track and tennis ... In track, earned the Coach's Award and twice was named all-conference ... Her team won a conference championship her sophomore year and she was the 2008 N.C. Junior Olympic state champion in hurdles ... In tennis, was named team MVP as a senior after twice earning all-conference recognition ... Also lettered two years in indoor track ... Competed in gymnastics for nine years

More on Giles: Born July 31, 1991, in Mandeville, La. ... Daughter of David and Bonnie Giles ... Has one older sister ... Favorite pastimes are hunting, fishing, running and anything outside ... Favorite sport other than rowing is track and field ... Favorite place to visit is Louisiana ... Pet peeve is when people close the window shade on airplanes ... Fun fact about her is that she owns a square foot of Alaska ... Athlete she most admires is New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees ... Dream job is to be a marine ecologist ... Little-known talent is walking on her hands

Giles on Carolina rowing: "My favorite part of Carolina rowing is being part of a team that works so hard for each other day in and day out."