Rising junior Susan Cook will represent the US in the women's quadruple sculls. Cook earned a spot on Team USA after participating in the USRowing selection camp which took place at the University of Iowa in June. During her sophomore season, Cook was part of the Terriers' varsity eight boat that went 7-2 in duel racing during and helped BU win bronze at the Patriot League Championship.
Joining Cook at the U23s will be rising sophomore Bianca Saffirio, who will compete for Italy in the lightweight 2x. Saffirio was also a member of the Terriers' varsity eight boat throughout the spring season.
Also competing at U23s is rising sophomore Viktoria Zruttova, who will compete for Slovakia in the double sculls and incoming freshman Alina Berset, who will compete for the Swiss in the double sculls.
"I'm thrilled for Susan, Bianca, Viki, and Alina, who will all be competing at their first U23 World Championship" said director of women's rowing Madeline Davis Tully. "They've put in a lot of work individually to make this goal a reality and I can't wait to see how they perform against the best in the world. Moreover, I'm pumped to have all four join back up with the team here at BU in the fall. Their experience and skill will be a major factor in driving the performance of our team forward in the coming years."
The World Rowing Under 23 Championships is the premier event of the year for under-23 rowers and attract up to 1,000 rowers from around the world with 22 men's and women's boat classes. For more information on the event click HERE
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