Allie Davis

Position:
Varsity
Height:
5-4
Class:
Freshman
Hometown:
Dublin, Ohio
High School:
Dublin Jerome

Working toward a major in political science ... Recipient of a Forester's Competitive Scholarship

Rowing at UNC: In her fourth season on the varsity squad ... Has coxed the varsity eight the past two seasons

Before UNC: Attended Dublin Jerome High School and also rowed for Westerville Crew ... Earned the novice coxswain award in 2006 and the varsity coxswain award in 2007 ... Lettered all four years ... Got involved in the sport in eighth grade because her older siblings rowed and her mother was a referee

More on Davis: Born in Dublin, Ohio ... Daughter of Roger and Helen Davis ... Has two older brothers and an older sister ... Her father swam at Kent State, a brother swam at Wittenberg University and her sister rowed at Tennessee ... Favorite pastimes are playing with puppies and painting her nails ... Favorite sport other than rowing is gymnastics ... Favorite food is chocolate chip cookie dough without the chips ... Trained as a dancer for 12 years ... Fun fact is that she speaks five languages ... Athlete she most admires is swimmer Michael Phelps ... After graduation hopes to coach collegiate rowing ... Dream job is to be a high fashion print model ... Little-known talent is painting her nails

Davis on Carolina rowing: "Our team has a great family atmosphere and I couldn't imagine spending four years with any other team. I am truly blessed!