2025-26 Men's Rowing Roster

James Smith

James Smith

  • Height:
    5-8
  • Class:
    Junior
  • Hometown:
    Sydney, Australia
  • High School:
    Shore School

Summary

Biography

AS A SOPHOMORE IN 2024-25
Coxswain of the Championship 4+ that finished 14th at the Head of the Charles Regatta (Oct. 20) … Coxswain of the Second Varsity 8+ that raced against Brown in the spring opener (March 22) … Coxswain of the Second Varsity 8+ that dueled Northeastern (April 5) … Coxswain of seat in the Varsity 8+ that squared off against Dartmouth (April 12) … Coxswain of the Second Varsity 8+ that swept the Holy Cross Invite in a time of 6:20.30 against Temple, Holy Cross, Hobart and Marist (April 19) … Coxswain of the Second Varsity 8+ that defeated Wisconsin and Columbia while also competing against Syracuse at the Lake Morey Invite (April 26-27) … Coxswain of the Second Varsity 8+ that finished third in the Petite Final at the Eastern Sprints (May 18) … Coxswain of the Second Varsity 8+ that advanced to the Petite Final and finished 12th in the nation at the IRA National Championship Regatta (May 30 to June 1).

AS A FRESHMAN IN 2023-24
Coxswain of BU’s Championship 4+ that finished sixth in 17:00.140 at the 58th Head of the Charles Regatta (Oct. 22) … Coxswain of the Second Varsity 8 that faced Brown in the spring opener (March 23) … Coxswain of the Varsity 8 that took on Northeastern (April 6) … Coxswain of the Second Varsity 8 that was victorious over Holy Cross, Temple, Hobart, and Marist in 5:59.23 on Lake Quinsigamond (April 20) … Coxswain of the Second Varsity 8 that picked up wins over Georgetown, Wisconsin, Syracuse, and Dartmouth at the Lake Morey Invite (April 27-28) … Coxswain of the Second Varsity 8 that was third in the Petite Final at the Eastern Sprints (May 19) … Coxswain of the Second Varsity 8 that finished 10th in the nation, and fourth in the Petite Final in 5:45.706, at the IRA National Championship Regatta (May 31-June 2).

BEFORE BOSTON UNIVERSITY
Rowed a the Shore School where he was a coxswain … As a senior, was a a part of the 1st VIII boat which placed first at the St. Joseph’s College Regatta … Was also a winner of the Gold Cup … Earned first place at the Kings/PLC/RNSW Regatta … Placed third at the Australian National Rowing Championships …  As a junior, won the Gold Cup as well as placed third at the AAGPS Head of the River … As a sophomore, won the Gold Coast and placed second at the AAGPS Head of the River … Freshman year won the Gold Cup and won the AAGPS Head of the River … Also played rugby … Was a part of the Sargent Shore Cadet Unit and GPS Debating.

PERSONAL
Son of Elizabeth Minogue and Sanford Smith … Has three siblings, Charles, Alex and Sarah … Enrolled in the College of Arts and Sciences majoring in Economics at BU.

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Historical Player Information

  • 2023-24Freshman

    5'8"
  • 2024-25Sophomore

    5'8"
  • 2025-26Junior

    5'8"