2025-26 Women's Rowing Roster
Roster
Mare van de Velde
- Height:
- 5-8
- Class:
- Freshman
- Hometown:
- Rotterdam, Netherlands
- High School:
- Montessorie Llyceum Rotterdam
High School: Attended Montessorie Llyceum Rotterdam … rowed for R.V. Barendrecht and K.R.Z.V De Maas … rowed for the Dutch team at the Coupe de la Jeunesse in Racice in the Czech Republic, earning a bronze medal … placed first at the Dutch International Youths Regatta (W8+) and the Westelijke (1x) … competed at the Coupe de la Jeunesse Beach Sprints in Spain in the Dutch womens double
Personal: Parents are Annemiek Dijkhuizen and Edwin van de Velde … one sister, Benthe … major is kinesiology
Why Wisconsin: I chose to become a Badger because ot the enthusiasm, energy, and good vibes the team and the coaches bring. UW-Madison gives me the perfect opportunity to further my athletic and academic future.
What Wisconsin rowing means to you: As an international student far from home, Wisconsin rowing became the place where I found my people. It’s a team that challenges me, supports me and makes this huge move across the world feel worth it every day.
