University of Minnesota Athletics
2025-26 Women's Rowing Roster
Raetara David
- Class:
- Freshman
- Position:
- Varsity
- Height:
- 5-10
- High School:
- Hillcrest HS
- Hometown:
- Hamilton, New Zealand
2025-26 | FRESHMAN
• Raced once during her first year on campus
• Made her collegiate rowing debut at the season-opening Head of the Mississippi Regatta (Oct. 4)
• Placed third as part of the 3V8 boat at the Head of the Mississippi
HIGH SCHOOL
• Competed with the Waikato Rowing Club in 2024-25
• Was a member of the Hamilton Rowing Club from 2020 until 2024
• Graduated from Hillcrest High School in Hamilton, New Zealand, in 2024
• Played volleyball while attending Hillcrest HS
• Originally from the island country of Kiribati in Oceania
PERSONAL
• Daughter of David Bainrebu and Meribwa Timau
• Has an older sibling, Anatia, and a younger sibling, Mwea
• Chose to attend the University of Minnesota because "I believe it is the right fit for me both academically and athletically. I have also really connected with the rowing team and some of the coaches."
• Raced once during her first year on campus
• Made her collegiate rowing debut at the season-opening Head of the Mississippi Regatta (Oct. 4)
• Placed third as part of the 3V8 boat at the Head of the Mississippi
HIGH SCHOOL
• Competed with the Waikato Rowing Club in 2024-25
• Was a member of the Hamilton Rowing Club from 2020 until 2024
• Graduated from Hillcrest High School in Hamilton, New Zealand, in 2024
• Played volleyball while attending Hillcrest HS
• Originally from the island country of Kiribati in Oceania
PERSONAL
• Daughter of David Bainrebu and Meribwa Timau
• Has an older sibling, Anatia, and a younger sibling, Mwea
• Chose to attend the University of Minnesota because "I believe it is the right fit for me both academically and athletically. I have also really connected with the rowing team and some of the coaches."
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