2026-27 Men's Crew (Heavyweight) Roster

Charles Nelson

  • Height 6-7
  • Class First Year
  • Hometown Los Angeles, Calif.
  • High School Windward School

Biography

Before Yale:
  • Rowed for the Windward School in Los Angeles, Calif.
  • Rows a personal-best 6:20 2K
  • Finished 6th in V8 at nationals
Personal:
  • Son of Candace and Charles Nelson
  • Achieved Dean's List throughout all four years of high school
  • Volunteered at an art camp, teaching art to the underserved community
  • Enjoys surfing and snowboarding
Why Yale? "The coaching and the team culture."