2024-25 Lightweight Rowing Roster

Payton Bradford

  • Height 5-9
  • Class Freshman
  • Hometown Oconomowoc, Wis.
  • Highschool Divine Savior Holy Angels

Biography

High School: Attended Divine Savior Holy Angels in Milwaukee … competed in rowing for four years … placed 12th in the varsity eight at the 2023 Youth Nationals … placed 16th in the varsity eight at the 2024 Youth Nationals … also competed in downhill ski for four years … two-time team state champion in downhill ski in 2021 and 2023 … second place overall individual at the 2023 Wisconsin state championship 

Personal: Parents are Kelly and Jeff … has two sisters, Kate and Sarah … sister Sarah rowed at the University of Virginia … major is undeclared

Why Wisconsin: I chose Wisconsin because of the high-level academics and competitive atmosphere of the team. The intensity of collegiate rowing excites me and I knew early on that Wisconsin was the place I wanted to be. Coach Hodge made my decision easy with his insight and commitment to success on and off the water. So excited for the next four!

What Wisconsin rowing means to you: Wisconsin Rowing to me means working hard beside a group of like-minded hard-working women. Working toward a common goal beside teammates that push me daily to achieve our goals together. I have found a family with Wisconsin Rowing and the powerful women beside me.