Nelson Named to Canadian Under-23 National Team
7/9/2007 12:00:00 AM | Rowing
VICTORIA, B.C. -- Junior Julia Nelson (St. Catharines, Ontario/St. Francis Secondary) of the University of Michigan women's rowing team was selected to Canada's squad for the upcoming 2007 World Rowing Under-23 Championships, Rowing Canada announced Friday (July 6).
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Nelson, a rising performer at Michigan, will be a member of the Canadian eight. This year's World Rowing Under-23 Championhips will be held July 26-29 in Strathclyde, Scotland.
Nelson spent the 2007 spring season in Michigan's first varsity eight boat. She helped the Wolverine crew earn a Big Ten title, while also earning All-Big Ten second team recognition.
Michigan previously had three alumni compete at the World Under-23 Championships: Leah Ketcheson (2003), Heather Mandoli (2004) and Katie Reynolds (2004).
Rowing Canada Announcement (July 6)
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