University of Minnesota Athletics
2024-25 Women's Rowing Roster
Knopp, Lily
Lily Knopp
- Class:
- Freshman
- Position:
- Novice
- Height:
- 5-3
- High School:
- Rapid City Central HS
- Hometown:
- Rapid City, S.D.
Bio
2024-25 | FRESHMAN
• Served as a coxswain in four regattas during her first season with the Gophers
• Closed the campaign by placing sixth in the 1N8 Grand Finals at the Big Ten Conference Championships (May 18) after finishing third in the opening-day heats (May 17)
• Raced three times at the Big Ten Invitational (Apr. 18-19) in Sarasota, Fla., placing third in both sessions with the 2N8 on day one before another third-place effort with the 1N8 on Saturday
• Picked up a 2N8 victory over Iowa and Kansas to begin the Big 12/Big Ten Double Duel (Apr. 11-12) before placing second on day two leading the 1N8 boat
• Guided the 1N8 crew to a victory in the Collegiate Freshman 8+ race during her collegiate debut at the season-opening Head of the Mississippi Regatta (Oct. 5)
PERSONAL
• Daughter of Kory and Tera Knopp
• Has an older sister, Haley Stuckey, and a younger sister, Liv Knopp
• Graduated as the Rapid City Central High School valedictorian for the 350-plus-member class of 2024
• Earned two varsity letters in both track and field and cross country with the Cobblers
• Named to the SDHSAA Class AA All-State Cross Country team as a senior in 2023
• Finished her academic career in the top one percent for the state of South Dakota
• Was a five-year letter winner in Chamber Orchestra and participated with the South Dakota All-State Orchestra in 2022
• Earned four letters in Science Bowl, where she was a two-year team captain, and helped the team finish in first place at the state meet in 2022 before placing third in 2023
• Also awarded two letters in Knowledge Bowl
• Served as the Student Council class president for two years and was the president of both the National Honor Society and the Environmental Club
• Is a talented musician and can play seven instruments, including piano, violin, acoustic guitar, and bass guitar
• Enjoys hiking, paddleboarding, and photography in her spare time
• Chose to attend the University of Minnesota because "I found that it gave me the greatest opportunity to grow academically, athletically, and as a person. I was drawn in by the top engineering program here and the limitless opportunities through campus groups, jobs, and professional growth."
• Served as a coxswain in four regattas during her first season with the Gophers
• Closed the campaign by placing sixth in the 1N8 Grand Finals at the Big Ten Conference Championships (May 18) after finishing third in the opening-day heats (May 17)
• Raced three times at the Big Ten Invitational (Apr. 18-19) in Sarasota, Fla., placing third in both sessions with the 2N8 on day one before another third-place effort with the 1N8 on Saturday
• Picked up a 2N8 victory over Iowa and Kansas to begin the Big 12/Big Ten Double Duel (Apr. 11-12) before placing second on day two leading the 1N8 boat
• Guided the 1N8 crew to a victory in the Collegiate Freshman 8+ race during her collegiate debut at the season-opening Head of the Mississippi Regatta (Oct. 5)
PERSONAL
• Daughter of Kory and Tera Knopp
• Has an older sister, Haley Stuckey, and a younger sister, Liv Knopp
• Graduated as the Rapid City Central High School valedictorian for the 350-plus-member class of 2024
• Earned two varsity letters in both track and field and cross country with the Cobblers
• Named to the SDHSAA Class AA All-State Cross Country team as a senior in 2023
• Finished her academic career in the top one percent for the state of South Dakota
• Was a five-year letter winner in Chamber Orchestra and participated with the South Dakota All-State Orchestra in 2022
• Earned four letters in Science Bowl, where she was a two-year team captain, and helped the team finish in first place at the state meet in 2022 before placing third in 2023
• Also awarded two letters in Knowledge Bowl
• Served as the Student Council class president for two years and was the president of both the National Honor Society and the Environmental Club
• Is a talented musician and can play seven instruments, including piano, violin, acoustic guitar, and bass guitar
• Enjoys hiking, paddleboarding, and photography in her spare time
• Chose to attend the University of Minnesota because "I found that it gave me the greatest opportunity to grow academically, athletically, and as a person. I was drawn in by the top engineering program here and the limitless opportunities through campus groups, jobs, and professional growth."
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
