Holly Spain

Position:
Varsity
Height:
5-10
Class:
Senior
Hometown:
Raleigh, N.C.
High School:
North Raleigh Christian

Majors: Psychology and exercise and sports science

At UNC: In her third year on the rowing team, her second on the varsity ... Also competes in Tae Kwan Do

At North Raleigh Christian Academy: Played basketball, softball and volleyball ... As a senior, named Offensive MVP in basketball and Defensive MVP in softball

More on Spain: Daughter of John and Linda Spain ... Born July 11, 1981, in Raleigh ... Career goal is to join the Navy ... Favorite pastimes include surfing, reading, watching cartoons, racquetball and Tae Kwon Do ... Spent part of last summer hiking in Montana ... Says the best moment in her athletic career is “whenever I get to race with my team” ... Inspired to start rowing because “I always wanted to be a college athlete, so I just went for it”

Spain on rowing: “A lot of salt—sweat, tears and sea water. It’s amazing and I love it.”