Illini Rowing

For our last Senior Spotlight, we’re pleased to honor four years of our 2025-2026 Women’s team president, Sylvia Gimbel! 🎓

Going above and beyond in all that she does, Sylvia not only double majored in Mathematics and Integrative Biology, but also minored in Chemistry as well! This next year, she’ll take her talents to Epic Systems in Madison, Wisconsin to work on technology and software support for hospitals. 💻

Although she had many regattas to choose from, she named MACRA 2023 as her number 1. Starting blown off course and down by boat lengths, Sylvia did as she does and worked with her crew to earn their way back up to a medal! 🥉

Along with rowing, Sylvia spends her time working on diverse projects such as studying sea stars and urchins in tidal pools and computational epidemiological modeling. She additionally enjoys creating art, most notable painting and drawing! 🎨

Sylvia, you’ve been an inspiration to many rowers both on and off the water. You will be missed greatly on Illini Rowing. Congratulations! 🎉

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And just like that we wrapped up our 2025-2026 season this past weekend at ACRA Nationals!

Great work to all racing crews, and a big thank you to all those who came out to support! We’re ready for our summer training and to come back stronger than ever this fall! I-L-L 🙌

Only one week until ACRA… With this year’s spring storms, our team is in need of help more than ever. We’re currently just over 60% of the way to our fundraising goal, help us reach 100!: https://illinirowing.rallyup.com/9931e2