University of Minnesota Athletics
2025-26 Women's Rowing Roster
Sprang, Emily
Emily Sprang
- Class:
- Sophomore
- Position:
- Varsity
- Height:
- 5-7
- High School:
- McFarland HS
- Hometown:
- McFarland, Wis.
Bio
2024-25 | FRESHMAN
• Competed once during her first season with the Gophers
• Made her collegiate debut at the Head of the Mississippi Regatta (Oct. 5), helping the 3V8 to third place in the season opener
PERSONAL
• Daughter of Aaron and Sara Sprang
• Has a younger sister, Amanda
• Graduated cum laude from McFarland High School in 2024
• Competed on the cross country and track and field teams with the Spartans
• Earned four All-Rock Valley Conference track and field honors, while helping the team win a sectional championship in 2023
• Named to the all-conference cross country team twice in her prep career
• Was a member of the National Honor Society as a junior and senior
• Part of the Camp Randall Rowing Club for one year
• Spent 12 years with the McFarland Spartan Sharks Swim Team
• Received a Certified Nurse Assistant certificate and worked as a CNA for two years
• Enjoys being outdoors, especially paddleboarding, and hanging out with her dog, Maggie
• Chose to attend the University of Minnesota because "of the supportive yet competitive atmosphere. Both the athletes and coaching staff made it feel like something bigger than athletics. Also, I loved how many opportunities were presented within athletics, the beautiful campus setting, and how close it is to home."
• Competed once during her first season with the Gophers
• Made her collegiate debut at the Head of the Mississippi Regatta (Oct. 5), helping the 3V8 to third place in the season opener
PERSONAL
• Daughter of Aaron and Sara Sprang
• Has a younger sister, Amanda
• Graduated cum laude from McFarland High School in 2024
• Competed on the cross country and track and field teams with the Spartans
• Earned four All-Rock Valley Conference track and field honors, while helping the team win a sectional championship in 2023
• Named to the all-conference cross country team twice in her prep career
• Was a member of the National Honor Society as a junior and senior
• Part of the Camp Randall Rowing Club for one year
• Spent 12 years with the McFarland Spartan Sharks Swim Team
• Received a Certified Nurse Assistant certificate and worked as a CNA for two years
• Enjoys being outdoors, especially paddleboarding, and hanging out with her dog, Maggie
• Chose to attend the University of Minnesota because "of the supportive yet competitive atmosphere. Both the athletes and coaching staff made it feel like something bigger than athletics. Also, I loved how many opportunities were presented within athletics, the beautiful campus setting, and how close it is to home."
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
