University of Minnesota Athletics
Saturday, October 4
Minneapolis, MN
9:30 AM
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Head of the Mississippi Regatta
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'U' Rowing Opens Fall with Multiple Wins at Head of the Mississippi
10/4/2025 5:00:00 PM | Rowing
Rowing completed first regatta Saturday
MINNEAPOLIS - The Golden Gophers rowing team kicked off their fall season Saturday with a strong showing on home waters during the 45th Annual Head of the Mississippi Regatta, earning multiple event victories and showcasing impressive depth across all boats.
With temperatures reaching the high 80's during a sunny day on campus, the water started to get choppy due to strong winds just after Minnesota launched its boats. That did not deter the first crews from strong performances. The Maroon and Gold swept the top four spots in the Women's Collegiate 4+ with the first three finishers all covering the nearly three-mile course along the Mississippi River in under 18 minutes.
In a rare opportunity to compete in small boats, senior Manon Field claimed the top spot in the Women's Open 1x, while junior Lexi Schimnowski also earned a top-five finish. The Gophers added another sweep in the Women's Open 2-, taking first and second in the event.
Minnesota's freshmen impressed during their collegiate debut, placing second and third in the Women's Collegiate Freshman 8+ to round out a successful opening weekend.
Results
Women's Open 1x
1. Minnesota (Manon Field) - 20:14.420
2. 612 Endurance B - 20:53.043
3. 612 Endurance C - 21:08.082
4. Minneapolis Rowing Club B - 21:30.469
5. Minnesota (Lexi Schimnowski) - 21:45.553
6. Minneapolis Rowing Club A - 22:59.020
7. Michigan Tech A - 27:18.612
Women's Collegiate 4+
1. Minnesota A - 17:40.400
2. Minnesota D - 17:55.247
3. Minnesota C - 17:56.506
4. Minnesota B - 18:18.025
5. Creighton C - 18:41.661
6. Minnesota E - 18:51.878
7. Creighton B - 19:04.495
8. Drake A - 20:18.064
9. Creighton A - 20:22.616
10. Michigan Tech A - 21:16.848
11. Michigan Tech B - 23:52.951
12. Macalester A - 25:11.184
Women's Collegiate Freshman 8+
1. Creighton A - 19:15.626
2. Minnesota B - 19:26.859
3. Minnesota A - 20:12.389
4. Drake A - 20:35.600
5. Creighton B - 21:41.303
6. Drake B - 23:31.323
Women's Open 2-
1. Minnesota A - 19:50.532
2. Minnesota B - 21:26.768
Minnesota Lineup
Open 1x - Manon Field and Lexi Schimnowski
Collegiate 4+A: Radhika Ajmera (cox), Josefine Freltoft, Paige Keller, Alexa Mueller, Nuala Macfarlane
Collegiate 4+B: Annika Maiorino (cox), Emily Franke, Kimberly Klassen, Kayla Pearce, Jaden Deutscher
Collegiate 4+C: Shelby Kaplan (cox), Chloe Petersen, Danna Strohsack, Madison Corn, Elsie Belina
Collegiate 4+D: Ashley Ohlemacher (cox), Sophia Pirigyi, Alexa Fauson, Martyna Rzeznik, Emma Herstad
Collegiate 4+E: Tammy Nguygen (cox), Kylie Mong, Sydney Leston, Addie Peterson, Gabby Pertzborn
Collegiate 8+A: Ashley Ohlemacher (cox), Emilie Rish, Jaden Deutscher, Manon Field, Alexa Mueller, Lexi Schimnowski, Josefine Freltoft, Nuala Macfarlane, Madeline Fincham
Collegiate 8+B: Shelby Kaplan (cox), Sophia Pirigyi, Paige Keller, Martyna Rzeznik, Kayla Pearce, Kimberly Klassen, Emily Franke, Abby Schroeder, Eleni Charalampidou-Layton
Collegiate 8+C: Devon Torgerson (cox), Chloe Petersen, Danna Strohsack, Raetara David, Alexa Fauson, Kylie Mong, Caroline Johnson, Sara Pfeiffer, Emma Herstad
Freshman 8+A: Melina Cha (cox), Courtney Hislop, Victoria Gromacki, Audrey Zimmerman, Victoria Knoll, Aili Lund, Mary Jane DeWeerdt, Julia Neuenschwander, Margot Derosier
Freshman 8+B: Katherine Bixby (cox), Addie Botts, Anya Wolfe, Rachel Franchino, Sienna Hubbard, Megan Hansen, Lexi Storey, Maud Grobben, Amelia Grunig
Open 2-A - Emilie Rish, Madeline Fincham
Open 2-B - Abby Schroeder, Eleni Charalampidou-Layton
Coach Strodel's Comments
"It was a great environment at the boathouse with a lot of fan support," Head Coach Alicea Strodel said. "I am happy with the way the team performed, and it was a promising way to start the season for us."
Up Next
Minnesota will travel to Madison, Wis., for a Border Battle scrimmage against the Badgers on Nov. 1 from Lake Mendota before its next full regatta in Virginia on Nov. 9.
With temperatures reaching the high 80's during a sunny day on campus, the water started to get choppy due to strong winds just after Minnesota launched its boats. That did not deter the first crews from strong performances. The Maroon and Gold swept the top four spots in the Women's Collegiate 4+ with the first three finishers all covering the nearly three-mile course along the Mississippi River in under 18 minutes.
In a rare opportunity to compete in small boats, senior Manon Field claimed the top spot in the Women's Open 1x, while junior Lexi Schimnowski also earned a top-five finish. The Gophers added another sweep in the Women's Open 2-, taking first and second in the event.
Minnesota's freshmen impressed during their collegiate debut, placing second and third in the Women's Collegiate Freshman 8+ to round out a successful opening weekend.
Results
Women's Open 1x
1. Minnesota (Manon Field) - 20:14.420
2. 612 Endurance B - 20:53.043
3. 612 Endurance C - 21:08.082
4. Minneapolis Rowing Club B - 21:30.469
5. Minnesota (Lexi Schimnowski) - 21:45.553
6. Minneapolis Rowing Club A - 22:59.020
7. Michigan Tech A - 27:18.612
Women's Collegiate 4+
1. Minnesota A - 17:40.400
2. Minnesota D - 17:55.247
3. Minnesota C - 17:56.506
4. Minnesota B - 18:18.025
5. Creighton C - 18:41.661
6. Minnesota E - 18:51.878
7. Creighton B - 19:04.495
8. Drake A - 20:18.064
9. Creighton A - 20:22.616
10. Michigan Tech A - 21:16.848
11. Michigan Tech B - 23:52.951
12. Macalester A - 25:11.184
Women's Collegiate Freshman 8+
1. Creighton A - 19:15.626
2. Minnesota B - 19:26.859
3. Minnesota A - 20:12.389
4. Drake A - 20:35.600
5. Creighton B - 21:41.303
6. Drake B - 23:31.323
Women's Open 2-
1. Minnesota A - 19:50.532
2. Minnesota B - 21:26.768
Minnesota Lineup
Open 1x - Manon Field and Lexi Schimnowski
Collegiate 4+A: Radhika Ajmera (cox), Josefine Freltoft, Paige Keller, Alexa Mueller, Nuala Macfarlane
Collegiate 4+B: Annika Maiorino (cox), Emily Franke, Kimberly Klassen, Kayla Pearce, Jaden Deutscher
Collegiate 4+C: Shelby Kaplan (cox), Chloe Petersen, Danna Strohsack, Madison Corn, Elsie Belina
Collegiate 4+D: Ashley Ohlemacher (cox), Sophia Pirigyi, Alexa Fauson, Martyna Rzeznik, Emma Herstad
Collegiate 4+E: Tammy Nguygen (cox), Kylie Mong, Sydney Leston, Addie Peterson, Gabby Pertzborn
Collegiate 8+A: Ashley Ohlemacher (cox), Emilie Rish, Jaden Deutscher, Manon Field, Alexa Mueller, Lexi Schimnowski, Josefine Freltoft, Nuala Macfarlane, Madeline Fincham
Collegiate 8+B: Shelby Kaplan (cox), Sophia Pirigyi, Paige Keller, Martyna Rzeznik, Kayla Pearce, Kimberly Klassen, Emily Franke, Abby Schroeder, Eleni Charalampidou-Layton
Collegiate 8+C: Devon Torgerson (cox), Chloe Petersen, Danna Strohsack, Raetara David, Alexa Fauson, Kylie Mong, Caroline Johnson, Sara Pfeiffer, Emma Herstad
Freshman 8+A: Melina Cha (cox), Courtney Hislop, Victoria Gromacki, Audrey Zimmerman, Victoria Knoll, Aili Lund, Mary Jane DeWeerdt, Julia Neuenschwander, Margot Derosier
Freshman 8+B: Katherine Bixby (cox), Addie Botts, Anya Wolfe, Rachel Franchino, Sienna Hubbard, Megan Hansen, Lexi Storey, Maud Grobben, Amelia Grunig
Open 2-A - Emilie Rish, Madeline Fincham
Open 2-B - Abby Schroeder, Eleni Charalampidou-Layton
Coach Strodel's Comments
"It was a great environment at the boathouse with a lot of fan support," Head Coach Alicea Strodel said. "I am happy with the way the team performed, and it was a promising way to start the season for us."
Up Next
Minnesota will travel to Madison, Wis., for a Border Battle scrimmage against the Badgers on Nov. 1 from Lake Mendota before its next full regatta in Virginia on Nov. 9.
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