Olivia Ross

Position:
Varsity
Height:
5-8
Class:
Freshman
Hometown:
Indianapolis, Ind.
High School:
Carmel

Majoring in economics

Rowing at UNC: In her first season on the varsity squad

Before UNC: At Carmel High School, lettered two years in swimming ... Rowed for two years at the Indianapolis Rowing Center ... Started rowing during her junior year in high school after seeing the sport in the movie The Social Network

More on Ross: Born in Indianapolis, Ind. ... Daughter of Glenn and Amelia Ross ... Has an older sister and a younger brother ... Favorite pastimes are traveling, reading, skiing and spending time with friends ... Favorite sport other than rowing is swimming ... Fun fact is that she's been skydiving ... Pet peeve is lateness ... Athlete she admires most is Andre Agassi ... After graduation, plans to move to the West Coast ... Dream job is to be a state senator or a food blogger ... Little-known talents are whistling and picking up things with her feet

Ross on rowing at UNC: "Being part of the Carolina rowing family has already made me feel at home! I'm ready to push myself and my teammates over the course of the year."