University of Minnesota Athletics
2025-26 Women's Rowing Roster
Strohsack, Danna
Danna Strohsack
- Class:
- Junior
- Position:
- Varsity
- Height:
- 5-9
- High School:
- Waconia HS
- Hometown:
- Waconia, 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 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"
• 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"
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
