University of Minnesota Athletics
2024-25 Women's Rowing Roster
Schimnowski, Lexi
Lexi Schimnowski
- Class:
- Sophomore
- Position:
- Varsity
- Height:
- 6-2
- High School:
- St. Mary's Academy
- Hometown:
- East St. Paul, Canada
- Prev School:
- Manitoba
Bio
2024-25 | SOPHOMORE
• Raced in all six regattas for the Gophers in her first season on campus
• Ended her year by placing sixth in the 2V8 Grand Finals at the Big Ten Conference Championships (May 18) after finishing second in the heats on opening day (May 17)
• Turned in third and sixth-place efforts as part of the 1V8 to start the Big Ten Invitational (Apr. 18) before adding a fifth-place finish in the final session with the 2V8 boat (Apr. 19)
• Won twice at the Big 12/Big Ten Double Duel (Apr. 11-12) on the 1V8 crew, defeating San Diego and the host Jayhawks of Kansas
• Helped the 1V8 place second during both days of the Rocky Top Invitational (Apr. 4-5) to begin the spring season
• Finished 12th in the Varsity Eights race as part of the 3V8 boat at Virginia's Rivanna Romp (Nov. 10)
• Made her Minnesota debut at the Head of the Mississippi Regatta (Oct. 5) and placed third with the 3V8 crew
• Earned first varsity letter
PERSONAL
• Daughter of Paul and Carrie Schimnowski
• Father, Paul, played four years of college football at the University of Manitoba
• Has a twin sister, Keely
• Transferred to Minnesota after spending one year at the University of Manitoba
• Graduated from St. Mary's Academy in 2023
• Was on the Honor Roll all four years of her high school career
• Competed with the Winnipeg Rowing Club
• Played hockey for 16 years
• Plays guitar and is a fan of film and musical theatre
• Enjoys baking, music, lifting, running, and traveling in her free time
• Chose to attend the University of Minnesota "for not only the outstanding athletic and education programs, but for the incredible people and athletes who make these programs some of the best in the country"
• Raced in all six regattas for the Gophers in her first season on campus
• Ended her year by placing sixth in the 2V8 Grand Finals at the Big Ten Conference Championships (May 18) after finishing second in the heats on opening day (May 17)
• Turned in third and sixth-place efforts as part of the 1V8 to start the Big Ten Invitational (Apr. 18) before adding a fifth-place finish in the final session with the 2V8 boat (Apr. 19)
• Won twice at the Big 12/Big Ten Double Duel (Apr. 11-12) on the 1V8 crew, defeating San Diego and the host Jayhawks of Kansas
• Helped the 1V8 place second during both days of the Rocky Top Invitational (Apr. 4-5) to begin the spring season
• Finished 12th in the Varsity Eights race as part of the 3V8 boat at Virginia's Rivanna Romp (Nov. 10)
• Made her Minnesota debut at the Head of the Mississippi Regatta (Oct. 5) and placed third with the 3V8 crew
• Earned first varsity letter
PERSONAL
• Daughter of Paul and Carrie Schimnowski
• Father, Paul, played four years of college football at the University of Manitoba
• Has a twin sister, Keely
• Transferred to Minnesota after spending one year at the University of Manitoba
• Graduated from St. Mary's Academy in 2023
• Was on the Honor Roll all four years of her high school career
• Competed with the Winnipeg Rowing Club
• Played hockey for 16 years
• Plays guitar and is a fan of film and musical theatre
• Enjoys baking, music, lifting, running, and traveling in her free time
• Chose to attend the University of Minnesota "for not only the outstanding athletic and education programs, but for the incredible people and athletes who make these programs some of the best in the country"
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
