Duke Rowing Origins: Alice Elworthy

DURHAM, N.C. – This week's Duke Rowing Alumna Origins features Alice Elworthy, a Christchurch, New Zealand native who just completed her freshman season for the Blue Devils.

In Duke's lone recorded meet this season, the Carolina Cup at Clemson, Elworthy sat in the 2V8 boat that won its race by over 13 seconds. Prior to arriving in Durham, she attended St. Margaret's College in New Zealand, whom she competed for in addition to the Southern Rowing Performance Centre club.

How old were you when you started rowing?

AE: "I was probably 14 or so. I spent a lot of time at regattas watching my brothers [Hugo and Monty] row, but I never actually sat on the erg or got in a boat until I started high…