Tara Rudkoski Varsity Junior 5'8" Merrick, NY Calhoun

Sophomore (07-08): Head of the Genesee (Open Eight A, 3rd of 35) -- Syracuse Invitational (Open Four B, 3rd of 5; Open Eight B, 6th of 10) -- Boston College (Varsity Eight, 1st of 2) -- Boston University (Varsity Eight, 2nd of 2) -- San Diego Crew Classic (Varsity Eight, 3rd of 21) -- Knecht Cup (Varsity Eight, 3rd of 24) -- Harvey Cup (Varsity Eight, 1st of 4) -- Metro Cup (Varsity Eight, 2nd of 11) -- Dad Vail (Varsity Eight, 4th of 40).

Freshman (06-07): Head of the Ohio (Freshman Novice Four B, 2nd of 9; Novice Eight A, 1st of 9) -- Head of the Genesee (Open Eight B, 15th of 35) -- Head of the Fish (Open Novice Eight A, 1st of 31) -- Syracuse Invitational (Novice Eight A, 4th of 15) -- San Diego Crew Classic (Varsity Eight, 3rd of 6) -- Knecht Cup (Second Varsity Eight, 7th of 15) -- Metro Championships (Second Varsity Eight, 2nd of 10) -- Dad Vail Regatta (Second Varsity Eight, 1st of 20).

Career Highlights: No previous rowing experience.

Personal: Full name is Tara Rudkoski... born January 3, 1988... daughter of Edward and Donna Rudkoski... has one sister, Kristen... majoring in Occupational Therapy... favorite movie is Anchorman... favorite athlete is Michael Phelps... favorite TV shows are Grey s Anatomy and CSI... the profession she most admires is the medical examiner... other sports she enjoys is swimming, softball, basketball and football.