Katie Zimmerman

Position:
Rower
Height:
5-11
Class:
Freshman
High School:
Central Catholic HS
Hometown:
Portland, Ore.

OREGON STATE
2011-12
Rowed in the 4 seat of the Varsity 4 boat at the University of Victoria, Gonzaga, and the San Diego Crew Classic. Zimmerman also rowed in the 2 seat for the 2^nd Varsity 8+ boat at the Michigan Invite, the 4 seat at Washington State, and the 3 seat at the Pac-12 Championship. Zimmerman's boat finished first at both the University of Victoria and Gonzaga.

2010-11
Katie raced in the bow seat of the Novice 8 most of the 2011 season ... Rowed in the N8 in a win at Gonzaga ... Raced in the N8 in a first place finish of the Grand Finals at the Lake Natoma Invitational ... Helped the N8 to a silver medal finish at the Pac-10 Championships.

CENTRAL CATHOLIC HS
Received three varsity letters in both soccer and track and field ... Was named second team all state and first team all conference for track and field three years in a row ... Member of Rose City Rowing Club for one year.

PERSONAL
Daughter of Liz and Mark ... Mother, Liz, is a systems analyst ... Father, Mark, is a lawyer ... Has one sister, Lauren ... Chose to attend Oregon State because of the engineering program ... Biggest athletic thrill to date was racing in the state finals for track in the 4x100 ... Outside of rowing Katie enjoys water skiing, camping and biking ... Majoring in Bioengineering ... Contemplating a career in food sciences.