Katherine Welsh
Katherine Welsh
  • Height:
    5'6"
  • Year:
    2024
  • Hometown:
    Cohasset, Mass.
  • High School:
    Notre Dame Academy
  • Position:
    P/S
  • Major:
    Undeclared

Bio

2022-23:
  • Part of 3rd Varsity 8+ boat that finished first in the NEWMAC Championship (7:05)
  • Member of the 3rd Varsity 8+ boat that took fourth at the New England Rowing Championship
  • Came in fifth in the 3rd Varsity 8+ final at the National Invitational Rowing Championship (7:04.841)
  • 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 Varsity 4+ for a 10th place finish at the Head of the Housatonic 
  • Rowed in the 2nd Varsity 4+ at the Head of the Charles for a 19th place finish 
  • Rowed in the 3rd Varsity 8+ at the 2022 NEWMAC Rowing Championships for a first place finish 
  • Assisted the Blue with a fourth place finish in the 3rd Varsity 8+ at the New England Rowing Championships 
  • Rowed in the 3rd Varsity 8+ at the National Invitational Rowing Championships for a third place finish
  • Acted as an alternate at the 2022 NCAA DIII Rowing National Championships where the Blue secured the National Title
2020-21:
  • Did not participate due to Covid-19 Pandemic

Before Wellesley:
  • Attended Notre Dame Academy, graduated in 2020
  • Was not on any sports teams at the school but rowed from 7-11 grade for a club team
  • Rode horseback for 10 years and skied for 12 years
Personal:
  • Was born in Boston, Mass.
  • Mother attended Wellesley 
  • Has two dogs, Ella and Tillie
Why Wellesley:
  • Chose to attend Wellesley because it was an academically strong school