University of Minnesota Athletics
2026-27 Rowing Roster
Kaylee Giesbrecht
- Class:
- Freshman
- Position:
- Varsity
- Height:
- 5-8
- High School:
- St. Francis Catholic Secondary
- Hometown:
- St. Catherines, Ontario
HIGH SCHOOL
• Graduated from St. Francis Catholic Secondary School in 2026
• Was on the honor roll every year during grades 9-12
• Was a varsity letterwinner in basketball and softball
• Also competed in volleyball, rowing, and pickleball in her prep career
• Member of the athletic council
• Competed with the St. Catherines Rowing Club
• Earned a Henley gold medal in the U19 2- in 2025
PERSONAL
• Daughter of Kyle and Brittany Giesbrecht
• Has two younger brothers, Benjamin and Samuel
• Speaks fluent French
• Chose the University of Minnesota because "of the competitive atmosphere where I believe I'll be able to thrive. The balance between academics and athletics was exactly what I sought out in my search for the right university."
• Graduated from St. Francis Catholic Secondary School in 2026
• Was on the honor roll every year during grades 9-12
• Was a varsity letterwinner in basketball and softball
• Also competed in volleyball, rowing, and pickleball in her prep career
• Member of the athletic council
• Competed with the St. Catherines Rowing Club
• Earned a Henley gold medal in the U19 2- in 2025
PERSONAL
• Daughter of Kyle and Brittany Giesbrecht
• Has two younger brothers, Benjamin and Samuel
• Speaks fluent French
• Chose the University of Minnesota because "of the competitive atmosphere where I believe I'll be able to thrive. The balance between academics and athletics was exactly what I sought out in my search for the right university."
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