She's engaged to a (Cal) bear!  Before turning coxswain extraordinaire, she was a rower. Word Smith, Katie is word smith.  Her number one item on her Christmas list is a rock tumbler.  Impeccable journaler of all numeric and data related figures. Finds, inspects and identifies bugs all over the world. Katie's ladies: nail painter, hair sculptor. Has a stylish hair cut herself.  Normcore enthusiast: flannel, Tivas, neutral colors.  She used to be bionic.

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Horses & Tigers & bunnies, oh my! Her horse Timmy looks like Trojan horse next to the normal equine.  Honey is her popcorn obsessed pet bunny.  In her free time enjoys researching HIV disease modeling in Newark. During college she did research in Africa. She takes to the water like a fish, she loves to swim. She won a National Championship Is the obsessed with Swiss Chocolate. #RowtoRio #WC2

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To round off the starboard side, meet... Amanda Polk She has 7-seat written all over her. A women with many hats: Dancing Queen. Lifting pro. Music Video Director. Future Bobsledder. Future Dancing with the Stars finalist. Steelers fan. Fighting Irish supporter. Big sis. Host sis. Queen bee of dancing. When you see her around town, ask for her to do the entire single ladies dance. Though, it only happens once a year, do be quick about it. #RowtoRio #WC2

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Meet n greet... 6 - seat  Ms. Olivia Coffey "Chopping firewood heats you twice." Favorite morning beverage: coffee (ironic)  Juicing is a part-time hobby, full-time enjoyment.  One of four siblings, all sisters. Can quote almost anything.... movies, television shows, commercials. If Liv did a Winter Sport it would be speed skating; combining her rowing fitness &former ice hockey skills.  Maizy, her dog is the love of her life.  #Row2Rio #WC2

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Meet your women's 8+ Now up to the stern four.... Emily Regan 5-seat Buffalo native (but doesn't like buffalo wings) One of four siblings. If everything in the world was green, she would be happy. #MSU Her birthday was on the 10th--- wish her a happy belated!  Lone ginger on this trip. Makes amazing shadow boxes. Map in her apartment with pins for all of the places she wants to go. Her brother led the team to the first conference championship in school history. #FreedomFriday

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Meet the Women's 8+ continued Finishing the bow 4... Well, it's a mystery. Rumored to enjoy pizza, donuts and stripes. Not much else is known. Guess you'll have to check in for racing next week to find out #whos4seat.

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Up next, three-seat of the Women's 8: "Live free or die." Tessa Gobbo  Her favorite bear is: a BROWN (University) bear  Gives great leg hugs.  She has a twin brother.  Animal lover, especially dogs & goats.  Client of Katie's ladies, henna hair dye to bangs styling.  Supernatural, thriller and crime dramas fill her Netflix queue.  Lucky totem: Lucky Cat socks #RowtoRio #WorldCup2

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Meet n greet, up next: @megmus  #TwoSeatTuesday  Meghan Musnicki  2-seat, W8+ Ithaca College "These are a few of her favorite things:  dark chocolate on anything and whiskers on Charlie (her cat), bright pink accessories and monster ergs and kittens." Like @tompeszek boasting the most number of years of life experience in the boat. It's believed that she will be celebrating the anniversary of her 21st birthday this year. #RowtoRio #WorldCup2

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Meet the Women's 8, @usrowingngb  First up: Vicky Opitz Mascot on Game Day: Bucky Badger "Popeye spinach" equivalent: donuts  Childhood Dream: take over the world Secret Talent: charades (also making everything a song)  Wherever we travel, Vicky will familiarize herself with local bakeries and specialties. (Check out @mgennaro11 to meet your Men's 8+, starting with Bow Bobby @bobcgunn)  #RowtoRio #WorldCup2

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