James Donovan

Lightweight Men’s Double Sculls

Hometown: Easton, Conn.

Current Residence: Easton, Conn.

Club Affiliation: Princeton University

Began Rowing: 2004 -- Saugatuck Rowing Club

Date of Birth: 7/11/1987

Height: 6’2”

Weight: 157

High School: Joel Barlow High School

Undergraduate Education: Princeton University

Current Coaches: James Mangan, Scott Alwin

Years on National Team: One -- 2007, Under 23

National Results: Took silver in the men’s freshman lightweight eight at the 2007 Eastern Sprints...Placed second in the men’s four at the 2007 IRA National Championships.

Personal: James enjoys video games, biking and playing the guitar in his spare time. He lists pulling a sub-6:30-minute erg score his first year at Princeton as his most memorable sporting achievement. James chose rowing because he says it requires you to conquer your fears.