University of Minnesota Athletics
2025-26 Women's Rowing Roster
Danna Strohsack
- Class:
- Junior
- Position:
- Varsity
- Height:
- 5-9
- High School:
- Waconia HS
- Hometown:
- Waconia, Minn.
- Major:
- Medical Laboratory Sciences
2025-26 | JUNIOR
CRCA Scholar-Athlete Award
Academic All-Big Ten
• Raced in all six regattas for the Gophers during the year
• Closed the season at the 2026 Big Ten Rowing Championships (May 16-17) by powering the 1V4 boat to a third-place effort in the Petite Final after finishing fifth in the opening-day heats
• Put together a dominating effort at Lake Phalen during the Twin Cities 2K (May 2) as the 1V4 boat picked up victories in both the heats and finals
• Earned a trio of top-three performances with the 1V4 boat at the Big Ten Invitational (Apr. 18-19) in California, collecting a runner-up performance alongside a pair of third-place finishes
• Rowed with the 2V8 crew through three sessions at the Rocky Top Invitational (Apr. 3-4), posting a fourth-place finish in both the heats and the finals to go with a fifth-place semifinal result
• Competed in both events at Virginia's Rivanna Romp (Nov. 9) to cap off the fall schedule, placing 10th with the 2V8 and 18th as part of the 4V4
• Kicked off the campaign at home during the Head of the Mississippi Regatta (Oct. 4), placing third with both the 3V8 and 3V4 crews
• Earned first varsity letter
2024-25 | SOPHOMORE
• 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 David and Julia Strohsack
• Has two younger sisters, Lynn and Kristen
• Graduated summa cum laude from Waconia High School in 2023
• Competed in hockey, tennis, cross country, and was a thrower with the track and field team for the Wildcats
• Was a member of the Knowledge Bowl team for two years
• Earned a spot on the honor roll all four years of her prep career
• Part of the Shakopee Shockwaves Water Ski Team and has competed three times in the Midwest Regional Showskiing Tournament
• Enjoys swivel skiing on Lake Waconia during her free time
• Chose to attend the University of Minnesota because "I love the campus atmosphere and there are so many opportunities within academics and athletics"
CRCA Scholar-Athlete Award
Academic All-Big Ten
• Raced in all six regattas for the Gophers during the year
• Closed the season at the 2026 Big Ten Rowing Championships (May 16-17) by powering the 1V4 boat to a third-place effort in the Petite Final after finishing fifth in the opening-day heats
• Put together a dominating effort at Lake Phalen during the Twin Cities 2K (May 2) as the 1V4 boat picked up victories in both the heats and finals
• Earned a trio of top-three performances with the 1V4 boat at the Big Ten Invitational (Apr. 18-19) in California, collecting a runner-up performance alongside a pair of third-place finishes
• Rowed with the 2V8 crew through three sessions at the Rocky Top Invitational (Apr. 3-4), posting a fourth-place finish in both the heats and the finals to go with a fifth-place semifinal result
• Competed in both events at Virginia's Rivanna Romp (Nov. 9) to cap off the fall schedule, placing 10th with the 2V8 and 18th as part of the 4V4
• Kicked off the campaign at home during the Head of the Mississippi Regatta (Oct. 4), placing third with both the 3V8 and 3V4 crews
• Earned first varsity letter
2024-25 | SOPHOMORE
• 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 David and Julia Strohsack
• Has two younger sisters, Lynn and Kristen
• Graduated summa cum laude from Waconia High School in 2023
• Competed in hockey, tennis, cross country, and was a thrower with the track and field team for the Wildcats
• Was a member of the Knowledge Bowl team for two years
• Earned a spot on the honor roll all four years of her prep career
• Part of the Shakopee Shockwaves Water Ski Team and has competed three times in the Midwest Regional Showskiing Tournament
• Enjoys swivel skiing on Lake Waconia during her free time
• Chose to attend the University of Minnesota because "I love the campus atmosphere and there are so many opportunities within academics and athletics"
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