Eden Smith Season 2025-26

2025-26
Rowed for the 3V8+ for the entirety of her freshman season ... Earned a victory over USC at the annual rivalry race, rowing eight seat ... At the San Diego Crew Classic, placed first in the second race (7:26.6) ... Placed first in the third round of the Big Ten Invite (6:47.1) ... At the UC San Diego Dual, moved to the five seat, placing first (7:18.4) ... Remained in the five seat at the Big Ten Championships, finishing the finals in fourth (7:31.4).

High School
Attended Providence High School for one year and Newport Harbor High School for three years… Played varsity lacrosse for Providence in ninth grade… Rowed for Newport Aquatic Center, where she was named team captain her senior year… Placed first in JV8 and V8 in southwest regionals, second in V8 nationals.

Personal
Born in Charlotte, N.C and currently resides in Newport Beach, Calif.… Father Jason played basketball at the collegiate level and overseas in Europe… Older sister Savannah and younger sister Charlotte… Chose UCLA for “the opportunity to thrive both academically and athletically.”… Lists Maddie Musselman, Simone Biles, Micheal Phelps, and Kobe Bryant as the athletes she admires the most… Enjoys baking, reading, long walks, going to the beach, and blind karaoke… Psychology major.