University of Minnesota Athletics
2025-26 Women's Rowing Roster
Peterson, Addie
Addie Peterson
- Class:
- Senior
- Position:
- Varsity
- Height:
- 5-7
- High School:
- Hermantown HS
- Hometown:
- Hermantown, Minn.
Bio
2024-25 | JUNIOR
Big Ten Distinguished Scholar Award
Academic All-Big Ten
• Competed in four regattas in her first season with the Gophers
• Ended the year by winning the 2N8 Petite Finals at the Big Ten Conference Championships (May 18) after placing fourth in the heats to begin the competition (May 17)
• Closed the Big Ten Invitational (Apr. 18-19) in Sarasota, Fla., with a win on the 2N8 boat after finishing third in the regatta's opening two sessions
• Claimed a race win against Iowa and Kansas on the 2N8 boat to begin the Big 12/Big Ten Double Duel (Apr. 11)
• Made her collegiate debut as part of the 1N8 crew at the season-opening Head of the Mississippi Regatta (Oct. 5) and finished first in the Collegiate Freshman 8+ race
PERSONAL
• Daughter of Craig Peterson
• Father, Craig, played hockey at Army-West Point in the class of 1992
• Has an older sister, Sophia, and four younger brothers, Sebastian, George, Elliott, and Henry
• Graduated from Hermantown High School in 2021
• Went to high school with current Gophers' rower Emilie Rish
• Was a four-sport student-athlete for the Hawks, earning letters in Nordic skiing, track and field, cross country, and volleyball
• Named to the All-Lake Superior Conference Team five times in track and field, three times in Nordic skiing, and once for cross country
• Competed with the Duluth Rowing Club in 2019
• Has completed two marathons
• Servers as a photographer with the Air National Guard
• Likes to paint, travel, be outdoors, and spend time with family and friends in her free time
• Chose to attend the University of Minnesota because of "the endless opportunities and to surround myself with such a diverse group of supportive people"
Big Ten Distinguished Scholar Award
Academic All-Big Ten
• Competed in four regattas in her first season with the Gophers
• Ended the year by winning the 2N8 Petite Finals at the Big Ten Conference Championships (May 18) after placing fourth in the heats to begin the competition (May 17)
• Closed the Big Ten Invitational (Apr. 18-19) in Sarasota, Fla., with a win on the 2N8 boat after finishing third in the regatta's opening two sessions
• Claimed a race win against Iowa and Kansas on the 2N8 boat to begin the Big 12/Big Ten Double Duel (Apr. 11)
• Made her collegiate debut as part of the 1N8 crew at the season-opening Head of the Mississippi Regatta (Oct. 5) and finished first in the Collegiate Freshman 8+ race
PERSONAL
• Daughter of Craig Peterson
• Father, Craig, played hockey at Army-West Point in the class of 1992
• Has an older sister, Sophia, and four younger brothers, Sebastian, George, Elliott, and Henry
• Graduated from Hermantown High School in 2021
• Went to high school with current Gophers' rower Emilie Rish
• Was a four-sport student-athlete for the Hawks, earning letters in Nordic skiing, track and field, cross country, and volleyball
• Named to the All-Lake Superior Conference Team five times in track and field, three times in Nordic skiing, and once for cross country
• Competed with the Duluth Rowing Club in 2019
• Has completed two marathons
• Servers as a photographer with the Air National Guard
• Likes to paint, travel, be outdoors, and spend time with family and friends in her free time
• Chose to attend the University of Minnesota because of "the endless opportunities and to surround myself with such a diverse group of supportive people"
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
