Louisville Rowing Announces Trio of Spring Signees
May 06, 2016 | Rowing
Abigail Davies, Kimberly Dil and Vanessa Fiedler join Cardinals recruiting class, which includes six fall signees
LOUISVILLE, Ky. - The University of Louisville rowing program added to its 2015-16 recruiting class this week as head coach Derek Copeland announced the signing of student-athletes Abigail Davies, Kimberly Dil and Vanessa Fiedler during the regular signing period.Â
This week's trio of signees joins the six student-athletes who signed during the early signing period in November – Kate Allport, Gillian Burns, Tara Carr, Victoria Goldin, Amelia Herrera and Riley Kerber -- taking the Cardinals recruiting class to nine.Â
On the water, the Cardinals return to action on May 13-14 at the 2016 Atlantic Coast Conference Rowing Championship in Clemson, S.C.
Fans can follow Louisville rowing on Twitter (@UofLRowing) at http://twitter.com/UofLRowing.
Abigail Davies
Hometown: Northwich, United Kingdom
High School: Hartford Church of England High School/Sir John Deane's College
Current Rowing Team: Northwich Rowing Club
Parents: Kevin and Elizabeth Davies
Why She Chose Louisville: "As an international student, I was looking for a rowing program at a university which already stood out on a national stage, one that would also challenge me to fulfil my potential in order to earn a seat in the varsity eight. Having spoken to the coaches and a few members of the squad, I believe their ethos towards training and competition matches what I am looking for. I was also impressed at the focus towards academic studies and improving their students beyond the classroom."
Kimberly Dil
Hometown: Tampa, Florida
High School: Berkeley Preparatory School
Current Rowing Team: Tampa Training Center
Parents: Barbara and Rene Dil
Why She Chose Louisville: "Louisville offers me the opportunity to succeed not only in academics, but also in athletics. The coaching staff and team made me feel comfortable the moment I arrived and I am very excited to be around a group who is willing to do everything needed to excel on and off the water."
Vanessa Fiedler
Hometown: Mainz, Germany
High School: Privates Maria-Ward Gymnasium
Current Rowing Team: Mainzer Rowing Club
Parents: Mira & Pierre Fiedler
Why She Chose Louisville: "I like how open and welcoming the people in Louisville are! The team is amazing and I am looking forward to rowing with them."
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This week's trio of signees joins the six student-athletes who signed during the early signing period in November – Kate Allport, Gillian Burns, Tara Carr, Victoria Goldin, Amelia Herrera and Riley Kerber -- taking the Cardinals recruiting class to nine.Â
On the water, the Cardinals return to action on May 13-14 at the 2016 Atlantic Coast Conference Rowing Championship in Clemson, S.C.
Fans can follow Louisville rowing on Twitter (@UofLRowing) at http://twitter.com/UofLRowing.
Abigail DaviesHometown: Northwich, United Kingdom
High School: Hartford Church of England High School/Sir John Deane's College
Current Rowing Team: Northwich Rowing Club
Parents: Kevin and Elizabeth Davies
Why She Chose Louisville: "As an international student, I was looking for a rowing program at a university which already stood out on a national stage, one that would also challenge me to fulfil my potential in order to earn a seat in the varsity eight. Having spoken to the coaches and a few members of the squad, I believe their ethos towards training and competition matches what I am looking for. I was also impressed at the focus towards academic studies and improving their students beyond the classroom."
Kimberly Dil
Hometown: Tampa, Florida
High School: Berkeley Preparatory School
Current Rowing Team: Tampa Training Center
Parents: Barbara and Rene Dil
Why She Chose Louisville: "Louisville offers me the opportunity to succeed not only in academics, but also in athletics. The coaching staff and team made me feel comfortable the moment I arrived and I am very excited to be around a group who is willing to do everything needed to excel on and off the water."
Vanessa FiedlerHometown: Mainz, Germany
High School: Privates Maria-Ward Gymnasium
Current Rowing Team: Mainzer Rowing Club
Parents: Mira & Pierre Fiedler
Why She Chose Louisville: "I like how open and welcoming the people in Louisville are! The team is amazing and I am looking forward to rowing with them."
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