Chelsea Gustafson

Position:
Varsity
Height:
5-9
Class:
Senior
Hometown:
Cary, N.C.
High School:
Apex

Majoring in biology with minors in Spanish for the professions and chemistry ... Team captain for 2015-16 ... Participates in the Baddour Carolina Leadership Academy as part of Veteran Leaders program and serves as a CREED Mentor, helping freshman student-athletes adjust to college life ... Honored as a Leader of Distinction, the Leadership Academy's highest honor ... A Buckley Public Service Scholar ... Serves as one of the team's Carolina Outreach representatives ... Named to the ACC Academic Honor Roll

Rowing at UNC: In her fourth year on the varsity squad ... Has rowed in the varsity eight and second varsity eight ... Started 2012-13 on the novice squad and was moved up to varsity ... Recipient of the team's Fastest 2K Award for 2013 and 2014

Before UNC: At Apex High School, lettered in cross country and track & field (shot put and discus) ... Recipient of the Coach's Award

More on Gustafson: Born in Cary, N.C. ... Daughter of Ann and Andrew Gustafson ... Favorite pastimes are traveling, fishing and going to the beach ... Favorite sports other than rowing are tennis, soccer, sailing and watching hockey ... Studied abroad in Sevilla, Spain ... After graduation, plans to go on to graduate school or medical school