Gaya Krishna
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- Height:
- 6'0"
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- Year:
- 2023
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- Hometown:
- Houston, Texas
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- High School:
- Clear Lake
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- Position:
- P/S
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- Major:
- French/Neuroscience
Bio
Collegiate Career Honors:
- 2023 CSC Academic All-District
- 3x CRCA Scholar-Athlete (2021, 2022, 2023)
- 3x NEWMAC Rowing Academic All-Conference Team (2020, 2022, 2023)
- 2023 NEWMAC Rowing All-Sportsmanship
2022-23:
- Helped the Blue place 11th against Division I competition at the Head of the Housatonic
- Rowed in the Varsity 8+ that earned second at the Head Of The Charles with a program-best time (16:40.742)
- Part of 2nd Varsity 8+ boat that finished first in the NEWMAC Championship (6:57.5)
- Member of the 2nd Varsity 8+ boat that took second at the New England Rowing Championship
- Came in fourth in the 2nd Varsity 8+ final at the National Invitational Rowing Championship (6:55.138)
- Rowed in the 2nd Varsity 8+ that earned second at the 2023 NCAA DIII Rowing Championships and helped the Blue win the National Championship (7:11.245)
2021-22:
- Rowed in the Division I Collegiate Women's Varisty 8+ to finish 11th at the Head of the Housatonic
- Rowed in the Varsity 8+ for a second place finish at the Head of the Charles Regatta
- Helped the 2nd Varsity 8+ secure a first place win at the 2022 NEWMAC Rowing Championships
- Rowed in the 2nd Varsity 8+ for a third place finish at the New England Rowing Championships
- Rowed in the 2nd Varsity 8+ for a second place finish at the Invitational Rowing Championships
- Assisted the Blue in securing the title in the 2022 NCAA DIII Rowing National Championships by rowing in the 2nd Varsity 8+ with a second place finish
2020-21:
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Did not participate due to Covid-19 Pandemic
2019-2020:
- Rowed in the Women's Collegiate 8+ 'B' to finish 20th at the Head of the Charles
- Spring season canceled
2018-2019:
- Rowed in the Women's Collegiate 8+ 'B' to finish 17th at the Head of the Charles
- Rowed in the Varsity 4+ to finish third at the New England Rowing Championships
- Rowed in the Novice 8+ to finish first at the National Invitational Collegiate Regatta
Before Wellesley:
- Attended Clear Lake High School, graduated in 2018
- Daughter of Geetha and Murali Krishna
- Born in Houston, Texas
- Has a golden retriever, Smash
Why Wellesley:
- Chose to attend Wellesley for its excellent academics, commitment to service, and of course, Blue Crew