The calluses on her hands? Those Ashley Bauer displayed with pride. They show the dedication required to be an elite rower.
The ankle surgery that’s ahead of her? Bauer didn’t mention that. Fighting through injury without complaint also is essential in her sport.
This weekend, Bauer will try to lead Ohio State to a third straight national title at the Division I women’s rowing championship in California.
“I’m really excited to be a part of history, hopefully,” said Bauer, the Big Ten’s rowing athlete of the year. “We’ve trained really hard for it and hope we get the result we want.