2017-18 Women's Crew

Sophie Deans

  • Height 5-9
  • Class Senior
  • Highschool Queenwood
  • Hometown Sydney, Australia

Biography

2017-18: Sat in the No. 4 seat of the second varsity eight that won a silver medal at the Ivy League Championship and finished sixth in the grand final at the NCAA Championship... CRCA Scholar Athlete... Recipient of the team''s Nate Case Award.

2016-17: Sat in the bow seat of the second varsity eight that won a bronze medal at the Ivy League championship and was the eighth fastest crew at the NCAA Championship... CRCA Scholar Athlete.

2015-16: Sat in the bow seat of the varsity eight that won a bronze medal at the Ivy League Championship... Sat in the No. 2 seat of the second varsity eight at the NCAA Championship... CRCA Scholar Athlete.

2014-15: Sat in the No. 2 seat in the varsity four that finished second in the grand final at the NCAA Championship... Won a silver medal in the varsity four at the Ivy League Championship.

HS Coach: Alfie Young
Why Yale? "I chose Yale because of the unique opportunity to engage in a world-class education and university experience while being part of a challenging and competitive rowing program. Yale promises to provide a stimulating academic and sporting environment within a vibrant social context."
Quote: Tough times don''t last but tough people do.
Idol(s): My parents are my role models and have taught me to never give up and keep doing what I love, which is what has ultimately brought me to Yale University.

Historical Player Information

  • 2014-15First Year

    5'9"
  • 2015-16Sophomore

    5'9"
  • 2016-17Junior

    5'9"
  • 2017-18Senior

    5'9"