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2017-18 Rowing Roster

Michelle Turner

  • Position Rower
  • Height 5-8
  • Class Junior
  • Hometown Ottawa, Ontario
  • High School St. Joseph

Biography

2017-18 • JUNIOR SEASON
• Named to the MAAC All-Academic Team.
• Raced in the Golden Griffins’ second varsity eight boat at the Mercyhurst Invitational, placing fourth.
• Helped the second varsity eight to a third-place finish in the grand final of the Cooper Invitational.
• Competed with the second varsity eight at the Kerr Cup.
• Rowed with the second varsity eight to an appearance in the finals of the Jim Schaab Regatta.
• Reached the finals of the Black Rock Cup with the second varsity eight.
• Placed third in the grand final with the second varsity eight at the MAAC Championship.


2016-17 • SOPHOMORE SEASON
• Competed in seven regattas during her sophomore season.
• Helped the second varsity eight to a first-place finish with a time of 17:40.
• Helped the second varsity eight to a second-place finish against RIT with a time of 7:35.2.
• Helped the second varsity eight advance to the semifinal round of the Knecht Cup with a time of 7:25.95.
• Raced in the second varsity eight at the MAAC Championship and finished with a time of 7:53.81. 


2015-16 •  FRESHMAN SEASON
• Competed in four races during her freshman campaign, rowing primarily in the second varsity eight.
• Took first place in her very first collegiate regatta, coming in with a time of 18:00.61 at the Hobart/William Smith Challenge on the Canal. 
• Placed first at her first home regatta, taking top-honors at the Black Rock Cup (7:18.46).


BEFORE CANISIUS 
• Rowed for St. Joseph High School in her final year there.
• Made the final Row Ontario Championships in the U19 4+.


PERSONAL
• Born Nov. 18, 1997.
• Daughter of Doug and Elaine Turner.
• Has one sister, Dawn.

Historical Player Information

  • 2015-16Freshman

    Rower
    5'9"
  • 2016-17Sophomore

    Rower
    5'9"
  • 2017-18Junior

    Rower
    5'8"