2017-18 Women's Lightweight Rowing Roster

Rishika Gupta

Rishika Gupta

  • Class:
    Senior
  • Hometown:
    Chicago, Ill.
  • Height:
    4-11

Summary

Biography

AS A SENIOR IN 2017-18
Was the coxswain of the third varsity eight boat that won silver at the Eastern Sprints, defeating crews from Harvard and Georgetown … Coxed the 4+ “A” boat that defeated Harvard and MIT in the Lightweight Beanpot … Coxed the 2V4 that fell to Boston College openweights on the Charles River  in duel racing … Coxed the 4+ “C” at the Head of the Housatonic Regatta, finishing 11th.

AS A JUNIOR IN 2016-17
Coxed the varsity four boat to a third-place finish in the grand final at Eastern Sprints ... Coxed the second varsity eight boat to a second place finish at the Beanpot Regatta, behind race winner Harvard and ahead of third-place finisher Harvard and MIT, helping the Terriers win the Beanpot Trophy for the second-consecutive year.

AS A SOPHOMORE IN 2015-16
Was a member of the Boston University's openweight rowing team ... As an openweight, coxed the third varsity eight boat that finished fifth at the Eastern Sprints… Sat in the coxswain seat on the third varsity eight boat that finished third against URI, Boston College, UMass, Northeastern, and Dartmouth… Sat in the coxswain seat for the third varsity eight boat that finished third in the Class of 1985 Cup… Sat in the coxswain seat in the third varsity eight boat that placed third in the Kittel Cup.

AS A FRESHMAN IN 2014-15
Did not compete.

BEFORE BOSTON UNIVERSITY
Was part of Northside College Prep's Cheerleading Team that won back-to-back city championships in Chicago.

PERSONAL
Born Jan. 30, 1996 ... ... Enrolled in Sargent College, majoring in health science.

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Historical Player Information

  • 2016-17Junior

    4'11"
  • 2017-18Senior

    4'11"