Heather Johnson

Women’s Lightweight Single Sculls

Hometown: Portland, Ore.

Current Residence: Portland, Ore.

Club Affiliation: Oregon Rowing Unlimited

Began Rowing: 2001 -- Portland State University

Date of Birth: 2/21/1984

Height: 5’7”

Weight: 130

Undergraduate Education: Portland State University

Occupation: Musician

Current Coach: Robert Klein

Years on the National Team: One -- 2006, Under 23

International Results: Finished 11th in the lightweight single sculls at the 2006 FISA World Under 23 Championships.

National Results: Won bronze in the women’s single sculls at the 2005 Head of the Chattahoochee.

Personal: Heather recently graduated from the University of Miami with a masters in music. She is an an accomplished musician and enjoys music, computers, and cycling. Heather began rowing with the encouragement of her flute ensemble, most of whom were on the Portland State University rowing team. Information regarding Heather’s musical career can be found at her Web site, www.hsjmusic.com.