Kerry Birk

Women’s Eight

Hometown: Scottsdale, Ariz.

Current Residence: Scottsdale, Ariz.

Club Affiliation: Stanford University

Began Rowing: 2002 -- Choate Rosemary Hall

Date of Birth: 6/18/1986

Height: 5’10”

Weight: 175

High School: Choate Rosemary Hall

Undergraduate Education: Stanford University, 2008

Current Coach: Yasmin Farooq

Years on National Team: Three -- 2004, Junior; 2006-07, Under 23

International Results: Won gold in the women’s eight at the 2006 FISA Under 23 World Championships...Placed seventh in the women’s eight at the 2004 FISA Junior World Championships.

National Results: Placed 13th in the women’s varsity eight at the 2006 NCAA Championships...Placed 11th in the women’s varsity eight at the 2005 NCAA Championships.

Personal: Kerry began rowing when her high school teacher, who was also a rowing coach, suggested that she try the sport because she was tall, and she loved it. Before each race, she eats oatmeal and listens to Ben Lee’s “Catch My Disease.” Joseph Scanio, Kerry’s high school coach, has been most influential in her rowing career because he helped her to develop a passion for the sport.