Sherborn Resident To Represent The U.S. In The World Rowing Championships In Amesterdam

Leigh Carroll of Sherborn has been selected by US Rowing as the coxswain for the Women’s Eight (W8+) boat that will represent the United States in the World Rowing Under 23 Championships in Amsterdam commencing July 21,  2011.

US Rowing is the national governing body for the sport of rowing in the United States. US Rowing selects, trains and manages the teams that represent the U.S. in international competition including the World Championships, Pan American Games, and Olympics.

The coxswain (or “cox”) sits in the stern and steers, coordinates the power and rhythm of the boat, and keeps the rowers informed about the position of the boat relative to other teams in the race.

Carroll, 21, is a rising senior at Brown University, majoring in International Relations. She is also coxswain in the varsity boat for the Brown Men’s Crew Team.

While at Brown, Leigh’s boats have won the Eastern Sprints, placed 5th, 5th, and 3rd, respectively, in the past three National Collegiate championships, and finished 2nd in both the San Diego Crew Classic and the Royal Henley Regatta (in England).

Leigh began coxing at Middlesex School, Concord, MA, where her boats were twice New England champion. 

In addition to crew, Leigh is interested in fitness, running, dance, writing, and languages (Arabic and Spanish). Leigh is currently training with the US team in Princeton. They leave Friday for Amsterdam.

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