Allison Siu

Class:
Senior
High School:
Manual
Hometown:
Louisville, Ky.

2009-10: Named to AD Honor Roll ... Spent the first half of the season in the Cardinals' varsity four boat ... Rowed in wins over Kansas and Oklahoma at the Longhorn Invitational, as well as a win over Alabama.

2008-09: Dean's Scholar ... Athletic Director's Honor Roll ... BIG EAST Academic All-Star ... Rowed in the Cardinals' lightweight 4+ boat, which earned a win at the Southern Intercollegiate Rowing Association Championships ... Was in U of L's second varsity four boat for wins over Buffalo and Duke as well as a fourth-place finish at the BIG EAST Championships ... Closed the season in the Cards' varsity four boat, which finished sixth in the petite final at the NCAA Regionals ... Also rowed in Louisville's 2V4+ boat at the Dale England Cup.

2007-08: Spent first season as a Cardinal on the novice team ... Closed the spring in the two-seat of the Cards' novice four boat which finished second at the BIG EAST Championships and second in the "C" final at the Southern Intercollegiate Rowing Association Championships ... Also rowed in the N4+ boat in the spring opener against Indiana ... Opened the fall in the Cards' second novice eight boat at the Head of the Eagle Regatta in Indianapolis.

Prior to UofL: Had no previous rowing experience prior to joining the Louisville program ... Lettered four years in cross country and track and two years in tennis at Manual HS.

Personal: Born on March 13, 1989, in Louisville, Ky. ... Daughter of Hao and Alice Siu ... Has one brother, Marcus ... Majoring in biology with a minor in exercise science ... Post-college ambition is to run a marathon, complete a triathlon, climb Mt. Everest, skydive, learn how to surf and eat a 10-course meal ... Hobbies and outside interests include running, biking, playing and listening to music, eating, enjoying the company of family and friends, traveling and trying everything at least once ... Chose the University of Louisville because we're in a big small town ... Says the best thing about the city of Louisville is the Derby, Bardstown Road, Wick's, Graeter's, Blue Dog Bakery, Olmstead Parks, Waterfront Park, Old Louisville and Cardinal athletics ... Believes the best thing about Louisville rowing is starting every morning on the Ohio River with a team of dedicated, passionate and competitive individuals, enthusiastic coaches and the downtown skyline ... Favorite class is Introduction to Veterinary Science ... After graduation, she plans to earn her DVM in veterinary school.