University of North Carolina Athletics
2025-26 Women's Rowing Roster

Leighton Smith
- Class:
- Sophomore
- Hometown:
- Lakeville, CT
- High School:
- The Hotchkiss School
- Prev School:
- Boston College
Before UNC: Member of the fastest boat in Boston College history • Received Freshman of the Year Award at BC • All-ACC Academic Team • Earned the Hotchkiss Rowing Award and was team captain as a senior in high school • Placed thirdi n the U-19 2-event at the Youth Summer Nationals in 2023 for Litchfield Hills Rowing Club.
Personal: Daughter of Carrie and Danny Smith • Sister, Emma played field hockey at Tufts • Father, Danny played football and baseball at New Hampshire • Chose UNC because of the balance of a competitive and driven athletic department and highly regarded academic programs • Enjoys hiking, biking and baking.
Personal: Daughter of Carrie and Danny Smith • Sister, Emma played field hockey at Tufts • Father, Danny played football and baseball at New Hampshire • Chose UNC because of the balance of a competitive and driven athletic department and highly regarded academic programs • Enjoys hiking, biking and baking.
UNC Baseball: Heels Earn Midweek W Over Spartans, 8-2
Wednesday, March 18
MBB: Trimble, Veesaar & Davis Pre-VCU Press Conference
Wednesday, March 18
Carolina Women's Basketball 2025-26 | Episode 5 - “The Most Dangerous Team”
Tuesday, March 17
MBB: Hubert Davis Pre-NCAA Tournament Press Conference
Tuesday, March 17


