Sanderson Presents 2014 @CanesRowing Awards
CORAL GABLES, Fla. — The University of Miami rowing program wrapped up its first season under head coach Dave Sanderson with the postseason awards presentation.
Sanderson and assistant coaches Taurii Coyne and Meredith Razzolini recognized five student-athletes for their contributions during the 2013-14 season. The coaching staff also presented seniors Maggie Fragel, Katie Guest, Breanna Hayton and Courtney Keller with a miniature “U” oar as a token of appreciation for their four years representing the Hurricanes on the water.
Freshman Frida Carlsson was the recipient of the D.E.A.P. award, honoring the person who best exhibits Determination, Effort, Attitude and Performance. Carlsson was a member of several successful Miami boats this season. The Vanersborg, Sweden, native helped Miami win the Championship 8+ race at the 2013 Head of the Hooch. She also contributed to the 2V8+ victory over UConn and to a pair of 1V8+ victories at the UCF Invitational.
Sophomore Hannah Nielsen was named the 2013-14 GRIT award winner in recognition of her ability to step up to the challenge and rise to the occasion. The Victoria, B.C., native helped Miami win the Women’s Open 8+ race at the 2013 Head of the Hooch. She also contributed to the 1V8+ victory over UConn and to a pair of 1V8+ victories at the UCF Invitational.
Hayton was the recipient of the Iron Oar. Inspired by Miami’s Iron Arrow honor society, the Iron Oar is presented to someone who embodies the following mantra: “She who would know the oar, must as an irrefutable rule, have openly and without thought of reward, show obvious love for team and boat speed.”
A 2014 All-ACC second-team selection, Hayton was a key part of most of Miami’s best boats during the 2013-14 season. The senior helped Miami win the Championship 8+ and the Women’s Open 8+, as well as finish second in the Championship 4+, at the 2013 Head of the Hooch. The Victoria, B.C., native also helped the Hurricanes 1V8+ beat UConn and earn two victories at the UCF Invitational.
Keller earned The Hammer award for the fastest 2k on the team for the 2013-14 season. The senior helped the Hurricanes win the Women’s Open 8+ race at the 2013 Head of the Hooch. Keller was also in the 2V8+ that went undefeated at the UCF Invitational and beat UConn in Miami’s lone home race of the season.
Sophomore Gigi Williamson earned The Hammer-Greenhorn award for the fastest 2k by a first year/newcomer to the program. Williamson was on Miami’s travel squad all season and represented the Hurricanes at the Clemson Invitational, rowing with the 2V8+.
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