Kimberly Klassen

Photo by: David Kaplan

Photo by: David Kaplan

Photo by: David Kaplan

Class:
Sophomore
Position:
Varsity
Height:
6-0
High School:
Melrose Area HS
Hometown:
Melrose, Minn.

PRONUNCIATION

2024-25 | SOPHOMORE
CRCA Scholar-Athlete Award
Big Ten Distinguished Scholar Award
Academic All-Big Ten
• Competed in all six regattas for the Gophers during her second campaign
• Ended the season behind a sixth-place performance in the 2V8 Grand Finals at the Big Ten Conference Championships (May 18) after finishing second in the opening-day heats (May 17)
• Turned in fourth and third-place efforts with the 2V8 to start the Big Ten Invitational (Apr. 18) and added a fifth-place finish in the final session (Apr. 19)
• Claimed 2V8 race victories over San Diego and Kansas on consecutive days at the Big 12/Big Ten Double Duel (Apr. 11-12)
• Helped the 2V8 boat place second during both days of the Rocky Top Invitational (Apr. 4-5) to begin the spring season
• Finished 12th on the 3V8 boat in the final regatta of the fall at the Rivanna Romp (Nov. 10) in Virginia
• Raced to fifth with the 3V4 crew at the Head of the Mississippi Regatta (Oct. 5) to begin the season
• Earned first varsity letter

2023-24 | FRESHMAN
• Raced in five regattas with the Gophers' novice team during her first year on the team
• Won three-consecutive duals with the 1N8 crew from Apr. 6-13
• Helped the 1N8 boat to a third-place finish at the Big Ten Championship (May 19), the Gophers' first medal since 2018
• Finished second in the middle of three races at the Big Ten Invitational (Apr. 19-20) and placed third in the other two as part of the 1N8
• Won twice for the 1N8 crew at the Big 12/Big Ten Double Dual (Apr. 12) in races versus Kansas and Kansas State
• Tallied a race victory with the 1N8 boat in a road dual at No. 12 Ohio State (Apr. 6)
• Made her collegiate debut with a second-place finish at the season-opening Head of the Mississippi Regatta (Oct. 7) on the 1N8

PERSONAL
• Daughter of Paul and Becky Klassen
• Has two older sisters, Brianna and Emily, and one younger sister, Elise
• Has an older brother, Daniel, as well as a younger brother, William
• Father, Paul, played four years of college basketball at Northwestern (MN)
• Sister, Emily, played volleyball for four years at Bethel
• Is a member of the Army National Guard
• Graduated from Melrose Area High School in 2022
• Was a three-year letter winner in volleyball for the Dutchmen and received four letters in dance
• Named to the all-section volleyball team as a senior in 2021
• Led the Dutchmen in kills and blocks during her senior season
• Earned all-conference honors in dance in 2022
• Named a team captain for both volleyball and dance teams
• Enjoys hanging out with friends, lifting weights, reading, and playing with her dog during her spare time
• Chose to attend the University of Minnesota because "I really value the opportunities and how diverse the community is. There really is something for everyone and you will absolutely be able to find your people."