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2013-14 Women's Rowing Roster

Abbey Schiavo

  • Height 5-11
  • Class Senior

Biography




AS A JUNIOR (2012-13)
Competed in five events during the spring season, in boats ranging from the pair to the JV8...Raced in an exhibition four boat race at the Sunshine State Conference Championship, defeating Barry...Raced in the pair A boat at the FIRA Championship, helping the Sharks take the team points title. 

AS A SOPHOMORE (2011-12)
Was part of the Sharks’ varsity eight ‘A’ that won the FIRA Fall Classic (11/12/11)…Finished fifth in the varsity four race at Central Florida (3/9/12)…Rowed with the second-place varsity eight ‘B’ boat (7:03.1) at the Governor’s Cup Regatta (3/17/12)…Part of the junior varsity eight that won (7:40.5) their event at the FIRA Champions; the Sharks went on to win the All Points Trophy (4/14/12)…Came in fourth (7:10.6) in the second varsity eight race at the SIRA Championships (4/22/12).

AS A FRESHMAN (2010-11)
In both Division II Duals Spring season, came in first place...Contributed to varsity eight's best time of 6:45 in Dulas 2...Second place in  varsity eight finals at SIRA Championships...Winner of SSC Championships in varsity eight...Third
 at Dad Vail Regatta In Philidelphia...Fourth place at NCAA Championships.

HIGH SCHOOL
Attended from Mainland Regional High School…Lettered in rowing for four year....Placed second at Nationals her junior year...Awarded the "Golden Hammer" for best ERG scores at Mainland...Won gold at the Mainland Row for Humanity event.

PERSONAL
Born in Galloway, N.J…Pursuing a degree in secondary education with a focus on social studies…Says a prayer as her pre-race ritual…Favorite professional sports team is the New England Patriots…Lists Johnny Depp as her favorite actor…Vacation hotspot is the Walt Disney World…Lists hot wings as her favorite food…Daughter of Joseph and Holly.

Historical Player Information

  • 2010-11Freshman

    5'11"
  • 2011-12Sophomore

    5'11"
  • 2012-13Junior

    5'11"
  • 2013-14Senior

    5'11"