University of Minnesota Athletics
2024-25 Women's Rowing Roster
Schroeder, Abby
Abby Schroeder
- Class:
- Junior
- Position:
- Varsity
- Height:
- 5-6
- High School:
- Edmond North HS
- Hometown:
- Edmond, Okla.
Bio
2024-25 | SOPHOMORE
Academic All-Big Ten
• Raced in five regattas for the Gophers during her second season
• Ended her year by finishing sixth in the 2V4 Grand Finals at the Big Ten Conference Championships (May 18) after placing third in the opening-day heats (May 17)
• Raced three times on the 2V4 at the Big Ten Invitational (Apr. 18-19) in Sarasota, Fla., with fourth and third-place performances on Friday, followed by a fourth-place finish Saturday
• Secured 2V4 race victories against both San Diego and Kansas at the Big 12/Big Ten Double Duel (Apr. 11-12)
• Turned in a third-place effort on day one of the Rocky Top Invitational (Apr. 4) with the 2V4 before placing second during the final day of competition (Apr. 5)
• Raced to third with the 4V4 crew at the Head of the Mississippi Regatta (Oct. 5) to begin the season
2023-24 | SOPHOMORE
Academic All-Big Ten
• Competed on the novice squad at six regattas for the Gophers in her first year
• Won three-consecutive duals with the 1N8 crew from Apr. 6-13
• Helped the 1N8 boat to a third-place finish at the Big Ten Championship (May 19), the Gophers' first medal since 2018
• Raced three times for the 1N8 crew at the Big Ten Invitational (Apr. 19-20) in Sarasota, Fla., placing third and second Friday before a third-place finish Saturday
• Won twice on the 1N8 at the Big 12/Big Ten Double Dual (Apr. 12) in races versus Kansas and Kansas State
• Tallied a race victory with the 1N8 boat in a road dual at No. 12 Ohio State (Apr. 6)
• Raced in an exhibition during a dual against Gonzaga (Mar. 10) to start the spring in Chula Vista, Calif.
• Made her collegiate debut at the Head of the Mississippi Regatta (Oct. 7), beginning the season with a third-place finish on the 2N8 crew
PERSONAL
• Daughter of Jim and Mary Kay Schroeder
• Has a younger sister, Margot, and a younger brother, Will
• Graduated from Edmond North High School in 2022 in Edmond, Okla.
• Was a three-year varsity letter winner on the softball team
• Trained in classical ballet for 16 years and certified in Cecchetti grades 1 and 2
• Awarded four Certificates of Recognition in ballet
• Given the Young Talent in Oklahoma Art Award
• Earned the Oklahoma Seal of Biliteracy
• Member of the National Honor Society
• Chose to attend the University of Minnesota because "I knew that I wanted to leave home and explore a new place, and Minnesota was the perfect place to explore the city, the lakes, the small towns, and the welcoming culture, all with the promise of a fantastic education and opportunities like joining the rowing team."
Academic All-Big Ten
• Raced in five regattas for the Gophers during her second season
• Ended her year by finishing sixth in the 2V4 Grand Finals at the Big Ten Conference Championships (May 18) after placing third in the opening-day heats (May 17)
• Raced three times on the 2V4 at the Big Ten Invitational (Apr. 18-19) in Sarasota, Fla., with fourth and third-place performances on Friday, followed by a fourth-place finish Saturday
• Secured 2V4 race victories against both San Diego and Kansas at the Big 12/Big Ten Double Duel (Apr. 11-12)
• Turned in a third-place effort on day one of the Rocky Top Invitational (Apr. 4) with the 2V4 before placing second during the final day of competition (Apr. 5)
• Raced to third with the 4V4 crew at the Head of the Mississippi Regatta (Oct. 5) to begin the season
2023-24 | SOPHOMORE
Academic All-Big Ten
• Competed on the novice squad at six regattas for the Gophers in her first year
• Won three-consecutive duals with the 1N8 crew from Apr. 6-13
• Helped the 1N8 boat to a third-place finish at the Big Ten Championship (May 19), the Gophers' first medal since 2018
• Raced three times for the 1N8 crew at the Big Ten Invitational (Apr. 19-20) in Sarasota, Fla., placing third and second Friday before a third-place finish Saturday
• Won twice on the 1N8 at the Big 12/Big Ten Double Dual (Apr. 12) in races versus Kansas and Kansas State
• Tallied a race victory with the 1N8 boat in a road dual at No. 12 Ohio State (Apr. 6)
• Raced in an exhibition during a dual against Gonzaga (Mar. 10) to start the spring in Chula Vista, Calif.
• Made her collegiate debut at the Head of the Mississippi Regatta (Oct. 7), beginning the season with a third-place finish on the 2N8 crew
PERSONAL
• Daughter of Jim and Mary Kay Schroeder
• Has a younger sister, Margot, and a younger brother, Will
• Graduated from Edmond North High School in 2022 in Edmond, Okla.
• Was a three-year varsity letter winner on the softball team
• Trained in classical ballet for 16 years and certified in Cecchetti grades 1 and 2
• Awarded four Certificates of Recognition in ballet
• Given the Young Talent in Oklahoma Art Award
• Earned the Oklahoma Seal of Biliteracy
• Member of the National Honor Society
• Chose to attend the University of Minnesota because "I knew that I wanted to leave home and explore a new place, and Minnesota was the perfect place to explore the city, the lakes, the small towns, and the welcoming culture, all with the promise of a fantastic education and opportunities like joining the rowing team."
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
