MSU rowing alumnus Laura Cowal is preparing to represent her country in the World Rowing Under 23 Championships.
Cowal returns to the games — which starts on July 20 at Bosbaan in Amsterdam — after capturing a bronze medal for her native Canada in the 2010 Championships.
During her time at MSU, the All-American Cowal became the first athlete in Big Ten rowing history to win four varsity eight gold medals at the Big Ten Championships. In addition, Cowal was named the 2011 Big Ten Athlete of the Year and was just the second to receive both Freshman of the Year and Athlete of the Year honors.
“Laura is an exceptional rower and fierce competitor,” said MSU rowing head coach Matt Weise in a statement to the athletics department. “She was a standout in our program and a major contributor to all four of our Big Ten Championship varsity eights. It is always a tremendous honor to compete for your country, and I am so happy for her that she gets this opportunity again.”
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