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Saturday, May 2
Minneapolis, MN
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Gophers Set to Host Twin Cities 2K Saturday
5/1/2026 12:00:00 PM | Rowing
Four teams to compete at Lake Phalen
MINNEAPOLIS - For the first time in a decade, the University of Minnesota rowing team will host a spring regatta as it welcomes three other programs to Lake Phalen in St. Paul, Minn., for the Twin Cities 2K on May 2.
The Golden Gophers are sending seven crews to the water for two sessions Saturday and are set to compete against Big Ten Conference border rivals Iowa and Wisconsin along with Kansas from the Big 12 Conference. The first race of the morning will take place at 8:15 a.m. before a lunch break separates the sessions. The teams are scheduled to return to action with the final races beginning at 12:30 p.m. in the final prep for the upcoming B1G Championships.
Fans can enjoy free viewing areas at the Phalen Lake Side Activity Center with multiple other viewing points along the lake path and bike trails. Results will be posted to the Twin Cities 2K homepage (https://z.umn.edu/TC2K) as well as on the Minnesota rowing X feed (https://x.com/Gopher_Rowing).
Minnesota's Session 1 Schedule (times subject to change)
8:15 a.m. - 1V8 Heat 1 vs. Iowa
8:45 a.m. - 2V8 Heat 1 vs. Iowa
9:15 a.m. - 1V4 Heat 1 vs. Iowa
9:45 a.m. - 2V4 Heat 1 vs. Iowa
10:15 a.m. - 3V4 Heat 1 vs. Iowa and Wisconsin
10:30 a.m. - 3V8/1N8 Heat 1 vs. Iowa
11:00 a.m. - 4V8 Heat 1 vs. Iowa and Wisconsin
Minnesota's Session 2 Schedule (times subject to change)
12:30 p.m. - 1V8 Finals
12:45 p.m. - 2V8 Finals
1:00 p.m. - 1V4 Finals
1:15 p.m. - 2V4 Finals
1:30 p.m. - 3V4 Finals
1:45 p.m. - 3V8/1N8 Finals
2:00 p.m. - 4V8 Finals
Minnesota's Lineup (subject to change)
1V8 - Ashley Ohlemacher (cox), Sophia Pirigyi, Manon Field, Kimberly Klassen, Lexi Schimnowski, Alexa Mueller, Emilie Rish, Madeline Fincham, Nuala Macfarlane
2V8 - Radhika Ajmera (cox), Emily Franke, Alexa Fauson, Martyna Rzeznik, Paige Keller, Chloe Petersen, Emma Herstad, Eleni Charalampidou-Layton, Nena Papaterpou
3V8/1N8 - Katherine Bixby (cox), Mary Jane DeWeerdt, Audrey Zimmerman, Lexi Storey, Sienna Hubbard, Kayla Pearce, Victoria Knoll, Courtney Hislop, Madison Corn
4V8 - Devon Torgerson (cox), Marina Filas, Sydney Leston, Julia Channell, Maggie Berrett, Gabby Pertzborn, Erika Schick, Sydney Loehrl, Maud Grobben
1V4 - Shelby Kaplan (cox), Danna Strohstack, Peyton Miller, Kylie Mong, McCall Motz
2V4 - Annika Maiorino (cox), Nathalie Müller, Caroline Johnson, Jaden Deutscher, Abby Schroeder
3V4 - Tammy Nguyen (cox), Ellison Northrop-Kiel, Josefine Freltoft, Viktoria Lapikof, Elsie Belina
From A Captain's Perspective
"I'm really excited to race at home this weekend. It's not often we get to compete this close to campus, so having the support of Gopher fans behind us makes it extra special," Minnesota senior captain Nuala Macfarlane said. "Hosting a race for the first time in a decade brings another level of excitement and we're ready to turn that energy into a strong performance on the course!"
Last Time on the Water
The Gophers wrapped up the two-day Big Ten Invitational on April 19 with another strong showing against top national competition at the Sacramento State Aquatics Center. Minnesota's Second Varsity Four and First Varsity Four each opened the final session with third-place finishes behind nationally ranked UCLA and USC. The Maroon and Gold also had its Second Varsity Eight and Fourth Varsity Eight boats end up third, while the First Varsity Eight powered to a runner-up finish. The Gophers' Third Varsity Four capped the weekend with a second-place result after the crew picked up a race win during the opening day of competition.
Picked up a B1G Weekly Award
For their standout efforts at the Rocky Top Invite to start the spring portion of the schedule last month, Minnesota's First Varsity Eight crew earned Big Ten Conference Boat of the Week honors. The Gophers upset No. 14 Penn and No. 25 USC in the semifinal with a late rally and their fastest 2,000-meter time of the regatta, advancing to the 'A' final and finishing fifth on Melton Hill Lake. The honor marks the first weekly award of 2025-26 for the Maroon and Gold, extending the program's streak to three-straight years with a conference-recognized boat.
1V8 - Ashley Ohlemacher (cox), Manon Field, Kimberly Klassen, Lexi Schimnowski, Alexa Mueller, Emilie Rish, Madeline Fincham, Nuala Macfarlane, Sophia Pirigyi
Gopher Duo on FSN Watchlist
In February, a pair of Gophers were named to the 3rd Annual For Stars Network Division I Watchlist with Kimberly Klassen and Emilie Rish earning the distinction. A total of 196 student-athletes were chosen from 94 teams across the nation, including the two Minnesota juniors. The FSN Watchlist featured student-athletes that are steadily "on the rise" and have the potential to make a significant impact.
Schimnowski Honored as RBC Future Olympian
Minnesota sophomore Lexi Schimnowski was identified as a 2025 RBC Future Olympian by National Sport Organization (NSO) scouts in February. This honor came after she took part in a gathering of Canada's Top 100 athletes at the RBC Training Ground National Final back in November. As one of the top 35 selected, the East St. Paul, Manitoba, native will receive funding and dedicated support as she continues her pursuit of representing Team Canada on the international stage.
Gophers' Captains Named for 2025-26
The Gophers announced their three captains for the 2025-26 season, including a returning leader and two new captains. Senior Manon Field (Hudson, Wis.) is back for her second year in the leadership group and is joined this year by junior Josefine Freltoft (Copenhagen, Denmark) and senior Nuala Macfarlane. The three veterans on the Minnesota roster will be critical to guide the program for the season.
The Golden Gophers are sending seven crews to the water for two sessions Saturday and are set to compete against Big Ten Conference border rivals Iowa and Wisconsin along with Kansas from the Big 12 Conference. The first race of the morning will take place at 8:15 a.m. before a lunch break separates the sessions. The teams are scheduled to return to action with the final races beginning at 12:30 p.m. in the final prep for the upcoming B1G Championships.
Fans can enjoy free viewing areas at the Phalen Lake Side Activity Center with multiple other viewing points along the lake path and bike trails. Results will be posted to the Twin Cities 2K homepage (https://z.umn.edu/TC2K) as well as on the Minnesota rowing X feed (https://x.com/Gopher_Rowing).
Minnesota's Session 1 Schedule (times subject to change)
8:15 a.m. - 1V8 Heat 1 vs. Iowa
8:45 a.m. - 2V8 Heat 1 vs. Iowa
9:15 a.m. - 1V4 Heat 1 vs. Iowa
9:45 a.m. - 2V4 Heat 1 vs. Iowa
10:15 a.m. - 3V4 Heat 1 vs. Iowa and Wisconsin
10:30 a.m. - 3V8/1N8 Heat 1 vs. Iowa
11:00 a.m. - 4V8 Heat 1 vs. Iowa and Wisconsin
Minnesota's Session 2 Schedule (times subject to change)
12:30 p.m. - 1V8 Finals
12:45 p.m. - 2V8 Finals
1:00 p.m. - 1V4 Finals
1:15 p.m. - 2V4 Finals
1:30 p.m. - 3V4 Finals
1:45 p.m. - 3V8/1N8 Finals
2:00 p.m. - 4V8 Finals
Minnesota's Lineup (subject to change)
1V8 - Ashley Ohlemacher (cox), Sophia Pirigyi, Manon Field, Kimberly Klassen, Lexi Schimnowski, Alexa Mueller, Emilie Rish, Madeline Fincham, Nuala Macfarlane
2V8 - Radhika Ajmera (cox), Emily Franke, Alexa Fauson, Martyna Rzeznik, Paige Keller, Chloe Petersen, Emma Herstad, Eleni Charalampidou-Layton, Nena Papaterpou
3V8/1N8 - Katherine Bixby (cox), Mary Jane DeWeerdt, Audrey Zimmerman, Lexi Storey, Sienna Hubbard, Kayla Pearce, Victoria Knoll, Courtney Hislop, Madison Corn
4V8 - Devon Torgerson (cox), Marina Filas, Sydney Leston, Julia Channell, Maggie Berrett, Gabby Pertzborn, Erika Schick, Sydney Loehrl, Maud Grobben
1V4 - Shelby Kaplan (cox), Danna Strohstack, Peyton Miller, Kylie Mong, McCall Motz
2V4 - Annika Maiorino (cox), Nathalie Müller, Caroline Johnson, Jaden Deutscher, Abby Schroeder
3V4 - Tammy Nguyen (cox), Ellison Northrop-Kiel, Josefine Freltoft, Viktoria Lapikof, Elsie Belina
From A Captain's Perspective
"I'm really excited to race at home this weekend. It's not often we get to compete this close to campus, so having the support of Gopher fans behind us makes it extra special," Minnesota senior captain Nuala Macfarlane said. "Hosting a race for the first time in a decade brings another level of excitement and we're ready to turn that energy into a strong performance on the course!"
Last Time on the Water
The Gophers wrapped up the two-day Big Ten Invitational on April 19 with another strong showing against top national competition at the Sacramento State Aquatics Center. Minnesota's Second Varsity Four and First Varsity Four each opened the final session with third-place finishes behind nationally ranked UCLA and USC. The Maroon and Gold also had its Second Varsity Eight and Fourth Varsity Eight boats end up third, while the First Varsity Eight powered to a runner-up finish. The Gophers' Third Varsity Four capped the weekend with a second-place result after the crew picked up a race win during the opening day of competition.
Picked up a B1G Weekly Award
For their standout efforts at the Rocky Top Invite to start the spring portion of the schedule last month, Minnesota's First Varsity Eight crew earned Big Ten Conference Boat of the Week honors. The Gophers upset No. 14 Penn and No. 25 USC in the semifinal with a late rally and their fastest 2,000-meter time of the regatta, advancing to the 'A' final and finishing fifth on Melton Hill Lake. The honor marks the first weekly award of 2025-26 for the Maroon and Gold, extending the program's streak to three-straight years with a conference-recognized boat.
1V8 - Ashley Ohlemacher (cox), Manon Field, Kimberly Klassen, Lexi Schimnowski, Alexa Mueller, Emilie Rish, Madeline Fincham, Nuala Macfarlane, Sophia Pirigyi
Gopher Duo on FSN Watchlist
In February, a pair of Gophers were named to the 3rd Annual For Stars Network Division I Watchlist with Kimberly Klassen and Emilie Rish earning the distinction. A total of 196 student-athletes were chosen from 94 teams across the nation, including the two Minnesota juniors. The FSN Watchlist featured student-athletes that are steadily "on the rise" and have the potential to make a significant impact.
Schimnowski Honored as RBC Future Olympian
Minnesota sophomore Lexi Schimnowski was identified as a 2025 RBC Future Olympian by National Sport Organization (NSO) scouts in February. This honor came after she took part in a gathering of Canada's Top 100 athletes at the RBC Training Ground National Final back in November. As one of the top 35 selected, the East St. Paul, Manitoba, native will receive funding and dedicated support as she continues her pursuit of representing Team Canada on the international stage.
Gophers' Captains Named for 2025-26
The Gophers announced their three captains for the 2025-26 season, including a returning leader and two new captains. Senior Manon Field (Hudson, Wis.) is back for her second year in the leadership group and is joined this year by junior Josefine Freltoft (Copenhagen, Denmark) and senior Nuala Macfarlane. The three veterans on the Minnesota roster will be critical to guide the program for the season.
Head of the Mississippi Hype
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Third Varsity Four Wins Again at B1G Invite
Monday, April 21
Second Novice Eight Wins at B1G Invite
Monday, April 21
First Varsity Four Wins at B1G Invite
Saturday, April 19