2025-26 Men's Rowing Roster
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Hunter Kokkinen
- Class:
- Senior
- Position:
- Rower
- Hometown:
- Castle Rock, Colo.
- Height:
- 6-3
- Major:
- Mechanical Engineering
2025-26:Â Placed 1st with the Varsity Four at the Marietta duel.Â
2024-25: Placed 3rd with the Men's Pair at the Bald Eagle Invite. Placed 1st with the Second Varsity Eight at the Marietta regatta. Won the Jablonic Cup against Boston University. Placed 2nd with the Second Varsity Eight at the Lake Morey Invite.Â
2023-24: Placed 5th with the Varsity 4+ at the Bald Eagle Invite. Placed 4th in the Second Varsity Eight race with the fourth heat against Marietta. Placed 1st at the Pac-12 invite with the Third Varsity Eight.
High School:Â Attended Thunder Ridge High School ... local state champion in both Karate and Jiu Jutsu, 12 years of Karate competition experience ... served as an instructor for four years ... became first degree black belt as one of youngest in teh FSKA Association in Colorado ... lifting for powerlifting for the past 2 years.
Personal: Parents are Randall and Laura Kokkinen ... has two brothers Richard and Jim, as well as a sister, Carol ... majoring in data science
Reason for choosing UW-Madison: I chose UW–Madison because of its strong academic reputation and the quality of its programs. I was also drawn to Madison as a city, it has an incredible atmosphere, a great balance of academics and social life, and a unique energy that makes it an exciting place to live and learn. Additionally, having family members who are alumni made the university feel like a meaningful fit for me, and I was excited about the opportunity to experience life in a new state outside of Colorado.
What Wisconsin Rowing means to me:Â Wisconsin Rowing is all about grit, stubborn commitment, and being able to push yourself beyond your limits. The rowing team is a true brotherhood of high quality guys that I always want to surround myself with.
2024-25: Placed 3rd with the Men's Pair at the Bald Eagle Invite. Placed 1st with the Second Varsity Eight at the Marietta regatta. Won the Jablonic Cup against Boston University. Placed 2nd with the Second Varsity Eight at the Lake Morey Invite.Â
2023-24: Placed 5th with the Varsity 4+ at the Bald Eagle Invite. Placed 4th in the Second Varsity Eight race with the fourth heat against Marietta. Placed 1st at the Pac-12 invite with the Third Varsity Eight.
High School:Â Attended Thunder Ridge High School ... local state champion in both Karate and Jiu Jutsu, 12 years of Karate competition experience ... served as an instructor for four years ... became first degree black belt as one of youngest in teh FSKA Association in Colorado ... lifting for powerlifting for the past 2 years.
Personal: Parents are Randall and Laura Kokkinen ... has two brothers Richard and Jim, as well as a sister, Carol ... majoring in data science
Reason for choosing UW-Madison: I chose UW–Madison because of its strong academic reputation and the quality of its programs. I was also drawn to Madison as a city, it has an incredible atmosphere, a great balance of academics and social life, and a unique energy that makes it an exciting place to live and learn. Additionally, having family members who are alumni made the university feel like a meaningful fit for me, and I was excited about the opportunity to experience life in a new state outside of Colorado.
What Wisconsin Rowing means to me:Â Wisconsin Rowing is all about grit, stubborn commitment, and being able to push yourself beyond your limits. The rowing team is a true brotherhood of high quality guys that I always want to surround myself with.
Lake Mendota Vibes
Friday, November 14
Connor's Erg - 2025
Thursday, March 20
Badgers Team Up at Windermere Cup
Sunday, May 05
Being a Wisconsin Men's Rower
Wednesday, March 20
