Boston University

AS A JUNIOR IN 2011-12

Sat seven-seat in the 2V8 boat in victories over Dartmouth and Rutgers ... Sat seven-seat in the 2V8 boat at the Eastern Sprints ... Helped 2V8 boat finish fifth overall at the IRAs ... Sat five-seat in the 2V8 boat vs. Northeastern

AS A SOPHOMORE IN 2010-11

Sat in the five-seat of the second varsity eight boat ... Recorded wins against Dartmouth, Rutgers, Syracuse and Columbia ... Reached the Grand Final at the Eastern Sprints (3rd), and finished fourth in the Petite Final of the IRAs (10th overall).

BEFORE BOSTON UNIVERSITY

Named captain of the varsity team as a senior ... Won the gold at the 2008 Canadian Henley in the junior eight with the Boston Rowing Club ... Also played basketball ... Works for the 98.5 FM The Sports Hub.

PERSONAL

Born April 21, 1990 ... Son of Joe and Karen Gartland ... Has one younger sister, Amy ... Father played college football at Boston College ... Enrolled in the College of Communications, majoring in journalism.