Aisha Chow Makes Olympic History

CORAL GABLES, Fla. — Former University of Miami rower Aisha Chow made history on Saturday in Brazil, becoming the first rower from Trinidad and Tobago to compete in the Olympics.

Chow, who’s full name is Felice Aisha Chow, was in Heat 6 of the women’s single sculls hosted at Lagoa Stadium. Racing out of Lane 2, Chow finished fifth in Heat 6 of the women’s single sculls with a time of 8:31.83.

She moves on to race in the single sculls repechage, scheduled to begin at 8 a.m. ET on Sunday. Chow will race out of Lane 1 of Heat 1 of the women’s single sculls repechage.

A member of Miami’s rowing team from 1995-1999, Chow arrived at Miami on an academic scholarship before trying out rowing as a novice. She quickly found success and was thrust into the top varsity boat as a strong, but inexperienced freshman.

In her time at Miami, Chow helped the Hurricanes excel at notable regattas, including Head of the Hooch, and helped the team become one of the top programs at the Florida Intercollegiate Rowing Association Championship. As a junior, Chow was part of the Hurricanes’ varsity eight that won a title at the Southern Intercollegiate Rowing Association championship in 1997-98.

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