Boston University

AS A SOPHOMORE IN 2008-09

Sat in the bow of the third varsity eight boat during the spring season ... Defeated both Dartmouth and Rutgers ... Sat three-seat in the second varsity four against Syracuse and Columbia ... Took fifth in the morning heat at the Eastern Sprints.

AS A FRESHMAN IN 2007-08

Was the five-seat of the club freshman eight at the Head of the Charles ... Rowed as the seven of the second freshman eight at the Foot of the Charles ... Sat in the bow of the 1F against Brown ... The three in the 2F/3V 4+ versus Northeastern ... Rowed in the bow of the second freshman eight against Syracuse and Columbia ... Sat two-seat in the second freshman eight that placed sixth at Eastern Sprints.

BEFORE BOSTON UNIVERSITY

Rowed novice and JV crew for coach Rich Sims and varsity for coaches Will Perkins and Sims.

PERSONAL

Born Dec. 30, 1988 ... Son of Diane and Jim Petersen ... Has three younger brothers, Jon (17), Nick (15) and Kristoff (12) ... Enrolled in the College of General Studies.