University of Minnesota Athletics
2024-25 Women's Rowing Roster
Kaplan, Shelby
Shelby Kaplan
- Class:
- Sophomore
- Position:
- Varsity
- Height:
- 5-2
- High School:
- Hopkins HS
- Hometown:
- Minnetonka, Minn.
Bio
2024-25 | SOPHOMORE
Academic All-Big Ten
• Served as a coxswain during five regattas for the Gophers in her second season
• Capped the campaign by winning the 3V4 Petite Finals at the Big Ten Conference Championships (May 18) after finishing fourth in the opening-day heats (May 17)
• Placed second in the opening session of the Big Ten Invitational (Apr. 18-19) as part of the 3V4 crew before winning each of the final two races of the regatta in Sarasota, Fla.
• Claimed a race victory over Iowa with the 3V4 on day one of the Big 12/Big Ten Double Duel (Apr. 11)
• Finished 11th on the 4V4 boat during the final regatta of the fall at Virginia's Rivanna Romp (Nov. 10)
• Guided the 3V4 crew to a fifth-place result at the season-opening Head of the Mississippi Regatta (Oct. 5)
2023-24 | FRESHMAN
• Served as a coxswain for the novice team at four regattas in her first year with the Gophers
• Won three-consecutive duals with the 1N8 crew from Apr. 6-13
• Placed fourth while leading the 2N8 boat during the Big Ten Championship (May 19) to close the season
• 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
• Guided the 1N8 crew to a pair of wins 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) during her collegiate debut
PERSONAL
• Daughter of David and Marci Kaplan
• Her father, David, was a national champion as the coxswain of the V4+ at Wisconsin in 2000
• Has a younger sister, Cassie
• Graduated from Hopkins High School in 2023
• Earned letters in diving (2021-22), gymnastics (2022-23) and academics (2019-23) during her prep career with the Royals
• Competed on bars at the Minnesota State High School League team championships in 2023
• Was a member of the National Honor Society
• Enjoys graphic design, listening to music, traveling with her family, and playing with her two dogs in her spare time
• Chose to attend the University of Minnesota because "they have so much to offer academically and athletically! I am excited to study business at the Carlson School of Management. Along with that, I get to compete as a Big Ten athlete! Once I met the coaches and the team, I knew I had found my home away from home. I am so proud and excited to be a part of the Gopher family!"
Academic All-Big Ten
• Served as a coxswain during five regattas for the Gophers in her second season
• Capped the campaign by winning the 3V4 Petite Finals at the Big Ten Conference Championships (May 18) after finishing fourth in the opening-day heats (May 17)
• Placed second in the opening session of the Big Ten Invitational (Apr. 18-19) as part of the 3V4 crew before winning each of the final two races of the regatta in Sarasota, Fla.
• Claimed a race victory over Iowa with the 3V4 on day one of the Big 12/Big Ten Double Duel (Apr. 11)
• Finished 11th on the 4V4 boat during the final regatta of the fall at Virginia's Rivanna Romp (Nov. 10)
• Guided the 3V4 crew to a fifth-place result at the season-opening Head of the Mississippi Regatta (Oct. 5)
2023-24 | FRESHMAN
• Served as a coxswain for the novice team at four regattas in her first year with the Gophers
• Won three-consecutive duals with the 1N8 crew from Apr. 6-13
• Placed fourth while leading the 2N8 boat during the Big Ten Championship (May 19) to close the season
• 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
• Guided the 1N8 crew to a pair of wins 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) during her collegiate debut
PERSONAL
• Daughter of David and Marci Kaplan
• Her father, David, was a national champion as the coxswain of the V4+ at Wisconsin in 2000
• Has a younger sister, Cassie
• Graduated from Hopkins High School in 2023
• Earned letters in diving (2021-22), gymnastics (2022-23) and academics (2019-23) during her prep career with the Royals
• Competed on bars at the Minnesota State High School League team championships in 2023
• Was a member of the National Honor Society
• Enjoys graphic design, listening to music, traveling with her family, and playing with her two dogs in her spare time
• Chose to attend the University of Minnesota because "they have so much to offer academically and athletically! I am excited to study business at the Carlson School of Management. Along with that, I get to compete as a Big Ten athlete! Once I met the coaches and the team, I knew I had found my home away from home. I am so proud and excited to be a part of the Gopher family!"
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
Third Varsity Four Wins at B1G Invite
Saturday, April 19
