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The Miami Crew

An alliance of strength and endurance on the water

By University of Miami

August 30^th, 2023

Witness the passion, determination, and teamwork of the University of Miami women’s rowing team as these student-athletes from around the world conquer the waterways with every stroke.

From 5 a.m. wake-up calls to 14 miles of rowing before the start of classes, these women put in the hard work needed to compete in a Division 1 sport against some of the top rowing powerhouses in the United States. And they do this all with Miami Beach and South Florida as an amazing backdrop.

University of Miami's Girls rowing team glides down the Indian Creek water way on a early morning during practice

AT THE CRACK OF DAWN

University of Miami's Girls rowing team glides down the Indian Creek water way on a early morning during practice

University of Miami's Girls rowing team warms up before the start of practice.

University of Miami's Girls rowing team glides down the Indian Creek water way on a early morning during practice

University of Miami's Girls rowing team gets ready to start an early monring practice

The Miami Crew

University of Miami's Girls rowing team gets ready for the start of practice.

“We are all waking up at 4 a.m., but we are waking up together. So, why wouldn’t we just embrace it together and form a family. And that is what we did!”

—Emma Tschetter, Junior, Health Science Major, and Co-Captain of the Team

University of Miami's Girls rowing team glides down the Indian Creek water way on a early morning during practice

University of Miami's Girls rowing team glides down the Indian Creek water way on a early morning during practice

Head coach James Mulcahy, left, and assistant coach Nick D’Imperio keep their eyes on the team as it begins its practice on Indian Creek.

From left, Katherine Aguero, Lauren Bricca, Amelie Salum Rapetti, and McKenzie Zapata, in a coxed four, start their early-morning workout. Depending on the day, they row between 6 and 14 miles per session.

The Miami Crew

The Miami Crew

“Of course you need physical strength, but the main part of it is mental strength! When you feel you reached a point where you can’t go anymore, you just have to keep going.”

–Kristen Harkins, Sophomore, Exercise Physiology Major

The Miami Crew

The Miami Crew

The Miami Crew

The Miami Crew

“I feel very fortunate to have rowers and coxswains that have so much dedication and gratitude. They sacrifice so much time and sleep to wake up early and work so hard, but they also acknowledge what fantastic training venues they have at Miami Beach and on campus at the University.”

The Miami Crew

The Miami Crew

The Miami Crew

The Miami Crew

The Miami Crew

The Miami Crew

The Miami Crew

The Miami Crew

The Miami Crew

The Miami Crew

The Miami Crew

Footnotes

Photos and design by Joshua Prezant. Video and editing by Franco LaTona

FootNotes

Photos and design by Joshua Prezant. Video and editing by Franco LaTona

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