Boston University

AS A SOPHOMORE IN 2010-11

Helped BU take 17th in the championship fours at the Head of the Charles ... Did not race during the spring.

AS A FRESHMAN IN 2009-10

Stroked the 2V4 boat to victory against Clemson, URI, Northeastern and Syracuse ... Also pulled out wins during the Dale England Cup against Indiana and Dayton ... Stroked the 2V4 boat to a fourth-place finish in the Grand Final at the Eastern Sprints.

BEFORE BOSTON UNIVERSITY

Rowed at Conestoga High School ... Participated at the Junior National Sculling Development Camp as a junior and senior ... Posted the lowest 2k on the team during her last three years ... Served as team captain senior season ... Won the female athlete of the year award after helping the JV 4x boat finish first at the Stotesbury Cup Regatta her junior and sophomore seasons ... Also captured the Novice 4x at the Phailadelphia City Championship ... Competed in swimming and softball ... Member of the National Art Honor Society.

PERSONAL

Born April 26, 1991 ... Daughter of Terry and Trish Connell ... Both parents rowed at Rutgers ... Has four younger siblings - Chris, Amy, Shane and Kevin ... Majoring in painting through the College of Fine Arts.