University of Minnesota Athletics
2025-26 Women's Rowing Roster
Petersen, Chloe
Chloe Petersen
- Class:
- Sophomore
- Position:
- Varsity
- Height:
- 5-6
- High School:
- Grand Rapids HS
- Hometown:
- Grand Rapids, Minn.
Bio
2024-25 | FRESHMAN
• Competed in four regattas in her first season with the Gophers
• Ended the year by placing sixth in the 1N8 Grand Finals at the Big Ten Conference Championships (May 18) after finishing third in the opening-day heats (May 17)
• Raced three times on the 1N8 boat during the Big Ten Invitational (Apr. 18-19) in Sarasota, Fla., placing fifth, fourth, and third at the regatta
• Picked up a 1N8 victory over Iowa and Kansas on day one of the Big 12/Big Ten Double Duel (Apr. 11-12) before placing second on the final day
• 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 Rob and Gail Petersen
• Has two older brothers, JJ Snell and Chad Snell
• Graduated as the valedictorian from Grand Rapids High School in 2024
• Was a three-sport student-athlete with the Thunderhawks, competing in swimming, Nordic skiing, and lacrosse
• Named to the all-state swimming team in 2022 and was an all-conference swimming selection six times to go with four all-conference Nordic skiing honors
• Landed on the all-section lacrosse team as a midfielder in 2023 and 2024
• Helped the Thunderhawks swim team win five section championships between 2018 and 2022
• Was the Grand Rapids winner of the Heisman Scholarship
• Selected as a STEM All-Star of Northern Minnesota as a senior
• Named to the Academic All-State Lacrosse Team in 2023 and 2024
• Given the Yale Book Award for Outstanding Performance and Dedication in English in 2023
• Earned a Certificate of Excellence in English (2022), Science (2023), Social Studies (2023), and Math (2024)
• Enjoys reading, biking along the Mesabi Trail, lake swimming back home, and being outdoors camping and hiking
• Chose to attend the University of Minnesota because of "the inclusive environment it instills, the beautiful campus, and the countless opportunities available for my designated career in physical therapy"
• Competed in four regattas in her first season with the Gophers
• Ended the year by placing sixth in the 1N8 Grand Finals at the Big Ten Conference Championships (May 18) after finishing third in the opening-day heats (May 17)
• Raced three times on the 1N8 boat during the Big Ten Invitational (Apr. 18-19) in Sarasota, Fla., placing fifth, fourth, and third at the regatta
• Picked up a 1N8 victory over Iowa and Kansas on day one of the Big 12/Big Ten Double Duel (Apr. 11-12) before placing second on the final day
• 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 Rob and Gail Petersen
• Has two older brothers, JJ Snell and Chad Snell
• Graduated as the valedictorian from Grand Rapids High School in 2024
• Was a three-sport student-athlete with the Thunderhawks, competing in swimming, Nordic skiing, and lacrosse
• Named to the all-state swimming team in 2022 and was an all-conference swimming selection six times to go with four all-conference Nordic skiing honors
• Landed on the all-section lacrosse team as a midfielder in 2023 and 2024
• Helped the Thunderhawks swim team win five section championships between 2018 and 2022
• Was the Grand Rapids winner of the Heisman Scholarship
• Selected as a STEM All-Star of Northern Minnesota as a senior
• Named to the Academic All-State Lacrosse Team in 2023 and 2024
• Given the Yale Book Award for Outstanding Performance and Dedication in English in 2023
• Earned a Certificate of Excellence in English (2022), Science (2023), Social Studies (2023), and Math (2024)
• Enjoys reading, biking along the Mesabi Trail, lake swimming back home, and being outdoors camping and hiking
• Chose to attend the University of Minnesota because of "the inclusive environment it instills, the beautiful campus, and the countless opportunities available for my designated career in physical therapy"
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
