ODUSports.com asked Madeline Doherty and Kaylee Logan why they chose to compete in the sport of rowing. Their responses are below.
Madeline Doherty – Sr. – Jamestown, R.I.
Growing up I was raised by a family of sailors. My mother was an All-American sailor for the Naval Academy and both my parents raced in many events such as the Ida Lewis Distance race, NYYC Race week, and the Newport to Bermuda race. I was expected to grow up and continue sailing in college and afterwards. Unfortunately for them, I ended up trying out for ODU's Rowing team and fell in love instantly.