University of Minnesota Athletics
2026-27 Rowing Roster
Kate Fitzpatrick
- Class:
- Freshman
- Position:
- Varsity
- Height:
- 5-11
- High School:
- Pleasant Valley HS
- Hometown:
- Bettendorf, Iowa
HIGH SCHOOL
• Graduated from Pleasant Valley High School in 2026
• Landed on the highest honor roll all four years of her prep career
• Competed with the Y Quad Cities Rowing Club
• Placed eighth overall in the 4x at nationals in 2025
• Won the 4x and placed second in the 2x at the 2025 Midwest Regionals
PERSONAL
• Daughter of Daniel and Julie Fitzpatrick
• Has an older brother, Sean
• Is interested in environmental conservation
• Was a club teammate with current Gopher rowers, Madeline Fincham and Alexa Mueller
• Chose the University of Minnesota because "I feel like it is an environment I can thrive in, not only as an athlete, but a student as well. The coaching staff understands and knows my goals as an athlete and will help me reach them."
• Graduated from Pleasant Valley High School in 2026
• Landed on the highest honor roll all four years of her prep career
• Competed with the Y Quad Cities Rowing Club
• Placed eighth overall in the 4x at nationals in 2025
• Won the 4x and placed second in the 2x at the 2025 Midwest Regionals
PERSONAL
• Daughter of Daniel and Julie Fitzpatrick
• Has an older brother, Sean
• Is interested in environmental conservation
• Was a club teammate with current Gopher rowers, Madeline Fincham and Alexa Mueller
• Chose the University of Minnesota because "I feel like it is an environment I can thrive in, not only as an athlete, but a student as well. The coaching staff understands and knows my goals as an athlete and will help me reach them."
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