University of Minnesota Athletics
2025-26 Women's Rowing Roster
Belina, Elsie
Elsie Belina
- Class:
- Sophomore
- Position:
- Varsity
- Height:
- 5-9
- High School:
- Southwest HS
- Hometown:
- Minneapolis, Minn.
Bio
2024-25 | FRESHMAN
• 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
• Picked up a 2N8 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 Daniel and Rachel Belina
• Has an older brother, Alec
• Graduated from Southwest High School in 2024
• Lettered four years on the swimming team for head coach Chris Aarseth
• Was a four-time All-Minneapolis City Conference selection with the Lakers
• Competed at the MSHSL state swim meet in 2021 and was part of a relay team that raced at state in 2023
• Served as a swimming team captain as a senior
• Named the Lakers' team MVP during her junior season after getting the Outstanding Rookie Award as a freshman
• Chose to attend the University of Minnesota because "it offers me the opportunity to pursue my interests along with offering me the classes I need for my degree. The school also gives me the resources I need to compete at a collegiate level, which helps me succeed in and out of competitions."
• 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
• Picked up a 2N8 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 Daniel and Rachel Belina
• Has an older brother, Alec
• Graduated from Southwest High School in 2024
• Lettered four years on the swimming team for head coach Chris Aarseth
• Was a four-time All-Minneapolis City Conference selection with the Lakers
• Competed at the MSHSL state swim meet in 2021 and was part of a relay team that raced at state in 2023
• Served as a swimming team captain as a senior
• Named the Lakers' team MVP during her junior season after getting the Outstanding Rookie Award as a freshman
• Chose to attend the University of Minnesota because "it offers me the opportunity to pursue my interests along with offering me the classes I need for my degree. The school also gives me the resources I need to compete at a collegiate level, which helps me succeed in and out of competitions."
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
