Megan Smith

Women’s Eight

Hometown: Templeton, Calif.

Current Residence: Berkeley, Calif.

Club Affiliation: University of California at Berkeley

Began Rowing: 2003 -- University of California at Berkeley

Date of Birth: 4/9/1985  

Height: 6’1”  

Weight: 190

High School: Templeton High School

Undergraduate Education: University of California at Berkeley

Occupation: Student

Current Coach: Dave O’Neill

Years on National Team: Two -- 2006-07, Under 23

Interrnational Results: Won gold in the women’s eight at the 2006 FISA Under 23 World Championships.

National Results: Won silver in the women’s varsity eight at the 2006 NCAA Championships...Won silver in the women’s junior varsity eight at the 2005 NCAA Championships.

Personal: Megan lists her most memorable sporting achievement as being part of the University of California team that won the NCAA Championship team title two years in a row. Outside of rowing, Megan likes innertube water polo, capture the flag, napping and cooking. She views her father as her personal hero because of his strength and work ethic. In the future, Megan hopes to lead a life with no regrets.