Tianna Williams

Position:
Varsity
Height:
5-7
Class:
Freshman
Hometown:
Robbinsville, N.C.
High School:
Robbinsville

Majoring in exercise and sport science ... A George Frances London Scholar and a J. Smith Howell Scholar ... Works for UNC Auxiliary Services

Rowing at UNC: In her third season on the varsity squad ... Rowed in the varsity eight during the fall 2012 racing season ... Began the 2010-11 school year on the novice squad and was moved up to varsity at the start of the spring season ... Started rowing when she tried out for the team as a freshman at UNC

Before UNC: At Robbinsville High School, four year member of the cross country team and three year member of the track & field and basketball teams ... In basketball, helped her team to conference and sectional championships ... In cross country, won a state team championship and went undefeated in conference competition ... In track & field, earned all-region honors ... State qualifier in the 100m hurdles and all-conference in discus

More on Williams: Born July 6, 1992, in Sylva, N.C. ... Daughter of Kent and Francine Williams ... Has an older sister and an older brother, both UNC graduates ... Favorite pastimes are crafting with her grandma and singing in the car with her family ... Favorite sport other than rowing is basketball to play and football to watch ... Loves baking and says decorating cakes is her favorite hobby ... Fun fact is she has two extra bones in her body ... Pet peeve is bad drivers ... Athlete she most admires is Marquise Williams ... After graduation, hopes to attend physical therapy school ... Dream job is be a dolphin trainer or work in the NFL ... Little-known talent is doing her teammates' hair and makeup

Williams on rowing at UNC: "Rowing at Carolina has changed my life for the better and made me into the woman I am today. I could not imagine my Carolina Experience without it or the relationships that have come out of being a varsity rower for UNC.