2016-17 Women's Rowing Roster

Paige Gorst

  • Height 5-7
  • Class Freshman
  • Hometown Oshkosh, Wis.
  • Highschool Oshkosh North High School

Biography

2016-17: Rowed to a pair of wins at the Big Ten Double Dual with the second novice eight (4/8) … helped the fifth novice collegiate eight to fifth place at the 2016 Head of the Rock (10/9)

High School: Competed in swimming for three years and earned three varsity letters … 2015 varsity co-captain … also competed in track and field for three years, earning three varsity letters

Personal: Parents are Teresa Fischer and Craig Gorst … has one sister, Ashley 

Reason for choosing UW-Madison: “Growing up I always loved Madison athletics and both my parents graduated here, so the Badgers were part of the family. The strong academics and beautiful campus also made it a place to call home.”

What Wisconsin rowing means to you: “Wisconsin rowing means being challenged every day to work hard, improve, and compete as a Badger; all with my teammates and coaches right alongside of me.”