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University of Pennsylvania Athletics

2020-21 Women's Rowing Roster

Alison Liu

  • Class Freshman
  • Highschool St. Paul's School
  • Hometown Carlisle, Mass.

Biography

2020-21
SPRING
  *Murphy Cup: Second Varsity 8+, 6 seat (6:37.78, 2nd/3)
  *Drexel: Second Varsity 8+, stroke seat (7:01.4, 2nd/2)
  *Kerr Cup: Varsity 8+, 3 seat (6:27.4, 2nd/3; 6:28.4, 2nd/3)
  *Kelly Cup: Second Varsity 8+, 6 seat (7:03.03, 4th/5)
 
High School: Rowing Accomplishments: 2019 US National Team/CanAmMex Golds in 4+ & 8+; NEIRA Champions 2017, 2018, 2019; 2019 Women's Henley Peabody Cup Winner; 2019 Reading Amateur Regatta Gold; Coach's Award 2018, 2019, 2020; 2020 Selection Camp Invitee; St. Paul's School Red Hammer 2018-2020 (fastest 2k on the current team) Academic Honors: The Benjamin Rush Toland Prize Recipient (for the senior who best combines the qualities of intellectual achievement, athletic ability, and a gallant spirit); First Testimonials with Honors (2016-2020); Cum Laude Society; Ferguson Scholar Nominee; The Smith Book Award Recipient (for academic achievement, leadership qualities, and concern for others that characterize the thousands of women who have graduated from Smith College).
 
Personal: Enrolled in the Wharton School of Business.
 
Why Penn? “I chose Penn because of its amazing academic and athletic opportunities. I knew that it was the best place for me to continue developing in both areas and to reach my full potential as both a student and a rower. I am so excited to be a part of such a tight-knit and supportive community.”