University of Minnesota Athletics
2025-26 Women's Rowing Roster
Sara Pfeiffer
- Class:
- Sophomore
- Position:
- Varsity
- Height:
- 6-0
- High School:
- Arrowhead HS
- Hometown:
- Merton, Wis.
2025-26 | SOPHOMORE
Academic All-Big Ten
• Raced twice for the Maroon and Gold during the campaign
• Took to the water for two sessions on day one of the Big Ten Invitational (Apr. 18), helping the 4V8 boat turn in fourth and fifth-place results
• Kicked off the season at home during the Head of the Mississippi Regatta (Oct. 4), placing third with the 3V8 crew
2024-25 | FRESHMAN
• Competed in a pair of regattas in her first season with the Gophers
• Raced to second place versus Iowa and Kansas on the 2N8 boat to close the Big 12/Big Ten Double Duel (Apr. 12)
• Made her collegiate debut as part of the 2N8 crew that placed second in the Collegiate Freshman 8+ race at the season-opening Head of the Mississippi Regatta (Oct. 5)
PERSONAL
• Daughter of Kris and Pam Pfeiffer
• Has an older brother, Jake
• Graduated from Arrowhead High School in 2024
• Competed in both lacrosse and swimming with the Warhawks
• Won two Wisconsin State Championships, coming in swimming in 2022 and lacrosse in 2023
• Was a member of the Black Lax National Team and Lake Country Swim Team clubs
• Enjoys camping, swimming, and traveling in her spare time
• Chose to attend the University of Minnesota because "I knew when I got here, I would thrive in the university and city, be able to build a community, learn exceptional academics, and grow as a person"
Academic All-Big Ten
• Raced twice for the Maroon and Gold during the campaign
• Took to the water for two sessions on day one of the Big Ten Invitational (Apr. 18), helping the 4V8 boat turn in fourth and fifth-place results
• Kicked off the season at home during the Head of the Mississippi Regatta (Oct. 4), placing third with the 3V8 crew
2024-25 | FRESHMAN
• Competed in a pair of regattas in her first season with the Gophers
• Raced to second place versus Iowa and Kansas on the 2N8 boat to close the Big 12/Big Ten Double Duel (Apr. 12)
• Made her collegiate debut as part of the 2N8 crew that placed second in the Collegiate Freshman 8+ race at the season-opening Head of the Mississippi Regatta (Oct. 5)
PERSONAL
• Daughter of Kris and Pam Pfeiffer
• Has an older brother, Jake
• Graduated from Arrowhead High School in 2024
• Competed in both lacrosse and swimming with the Warhawks
• Won two Wisconsin State Championships, coming in swimming in 2022 and lacrosse in 2023
• Was a member of the Black Lax National Team and Lake Country Swim Team clubs
• Enjoys camping, swimming, and traveling in her spare time
• Chose to attend the University of Minnesota because "I knew when I got here, I would thrive in the university and city, be able to build a community, learn exceptional academics, and grow as a person"
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