Wasz Named To USRowing Team For 2018 World University Rowing Championship
5/10/2018 11:40:00 AM | Women's Rowing
ANN ARBOR, Mich. – USRowing recently announced its initial roster of athletes that will represent the United States in Shanghai, China at the 2018 World University Rowing Championships and Indiana's Emily Wasz was one of 12 athletes named to the women's team.
"I fell in love with this sport four years ago," said Wasz. "To be able to continue my rowing career beyond college is incredible. And to be able to wear the red, white and blue on top of that is an absolute honor. I would have never imagined that this journey would take me to Shanghai, China, but I have an amazing coaching staff and set of teammates to thank for helping me get this far."
The championship will take place Aug. 10-12 in China, but the USRowing team will train in Ypsilanti, Michigan at the end of the college season leading up to the event. The women's team will be coached by Kemp Savage, the head coach at Eastern Michigan University.
"I am very proud of Emily and what she has accomplished," Indiana head coach Steve Peterson said. "She came to IU rowing without any rowing experience and now, four years later, she is racing for the U.S. team. It is a testament to the hard work and commitment she has put in over the last four years and we wish her and USRowing nothing but the best in China."
Wasz, a native of Clarendon Hills, Illinois, graduated this past weekend with her degree in Public Relations and Advertising and will lead the Hoosiers into the Big Ten Championships this weekend at Eagle Creek Park in Indianapolis looking to earn the fifth straight appearance in the NCAA Championships.
USRowing WOMEN'S TEAM – Initial Selections
Follow Indiana Rowing on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
#RowIU
"I fell in love with this sport four years ago," said Wasz. "To be able to continue my rowing career beyond college is incredible. And to be able to wear the red, white and blue on top of that is an absolute honor. I would have never imagined that this journey would take me to Shanghai, China, but I have an amazing coaching staff and set of teammates to thank for helping me get this far."
The championship will take place Aug. 10-12 in China, but the USRowing team will train in Ypsilanti, Michigan at the end of the college season leading up to the event. The women's team will be coached by Kemp Savage, the head coach at Eastern Michigan University.
"I am very proud of Emily and what she has accomplished," Indiana head coach Steve Peterson said. "She came to IU rowing without any rowing experience and now, four years later, she is racing for the U.S. team. It is a testament to the hard work and commitment she has put in over the last four years and we wish her and USRowing nothing but the best in China."
Wasz, a native of Clarendon Hills, Illinois, graduated this past weekend with her degree in Public Relations and Advertising and will lead the Hoosiers into the Big Ten Championships this weekend at Eagle Creek Park in Indianapolis looking to earn the fifth straight appearance in the NCAA Championships.
USRowing WOMEN'S TEAM – Initial Selections
| Charlotte Buck | Columbia | Junior | Heavy Sweep |
| Valen Fey | George Washington | Junior | Heavy Sweep |
| Amanda Flora | Eastern Michigan | Sophomore | Heavy Sweep |
| Charlotte Forman | Temple | Junior | Heavy Sweep |
| Sophia Klein | Michigan State | Junior | Heavy Sweep |
| Cynthia Luz | Fordham | Junior | Heavy Sweep |
| Delaney McGuire | Eastern Michigan | Graduate | Light Sweep/Sculls |
| Onyeka Oguagha | Rutgers | Graduate | Heavy Sweep |
| Danae Ohresser-Joumard | Fordham | Sophomore | Heavy Sweep |
| Kathryne Ruffalo | Wisconsin | Senior | Light Sweep/Sculls |
| Alyssa Sands | Southern Methodist | Senior | Heavy Sweep |
| Emily Wasz | Indiana | Senior | Heavy Sweep |
Follow Indiana Rowing on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
#RowIU
Players Mentioned
Varsity
/ Women's RowingFB: Under The Hood - Week 3 (Indiana State)
Thursday, September 11
FB: Elijah Sarratt Media Availability (9/9/25)
Tuesday, September 09
FB: Roman Hemby Media Availability (9/9/25)
Tuesday, September 09
FB: Under the Hood with Indiana Football - Week 2 (Kennesaw State)
Thursday, September 04