Grace Wallenborn

Position:
Varsity
Height:
5-7
Class:
Junior
Hometown:
Asheville, N.C.
High School:
Asheville

Working toward a major in biology with a minor in chemistry … At UNC, works in a genetics lab and is a member of Easing Abroad Students Entry … Spent the fall of 2002 studying in Mombasa, Kenya … Named to the ACC Academic Honor Roll for 2002-03

Rowing at UNC: Team co-captain, along with Julie Domina, for 2003-04 …In her third season on the varsity, her fourth as a member of the UNC team … Rowed in the varsity eight in her sophomore and junior years … Competed in the 2001 Head of the Charles in the varsity four … As a freshman, raced in the novice eight that won at the Southern Championships and came in third at NCAA South Centrals

Before UNC: At Asheville High School , captained the swimming and cross country teams … Named Most Valuable Swimmer in all four years of her career … Also ran a year of track

More on Wallenborn: Born Dec. 2, 1981, in Chapel Hill … Daughter of Peter and Cathy Wallenborn … Her father played golf at UNC … Favorite pastimes are biking, sleeping and doing the Daily Tar Heel crossword puzzle … Speaks Swahili … Says the word that best describes her is “persistent” … Travel to the Dominican Republic on a mission trip last summer … Favorite sport besides rowing is biking … Best moment of her athletic career has been winning at the Southern Championships her freshman year

Wallenborn on rowing: It’s been real

Coach Haney says: “Grace is a solid athlete. She has the complete package of technique, fitness, and mental strength that allow her to move the boat very efficiently. She is a valuable asset to this team.”