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2024-25 Men's Rowing Roster

Emmet Christiansen

  • Position Port
  • Height 5-10
  • Class Junior
  • Hometown Chicago, IL
  • Highschool Lane Technical High School
  • Major Industrial Design

Biography

BEFORE RIT:
  • Ran varsity cross country and track at Lane Tech College Prep. 
PERSONAL:
  • Full name: Emmet Robert Christiansen.
  • Son of Jennifer and Scott Christiansen.
  • Brother of Rollin and Calvin.
  • His father, Scott, swam in Division III for Augustana College.
  • Started rowing in college after because he couldn't join the cross country team after suffering a stress fracture. Since crew isn't a bodyweight sport, it is a good one for active recovery. Regardless, he wants to stay on the crew team because "it's a really engaging sport."
  • Once hiked 300 miles through the French Pyrenees over two weeks. 
  • Has his own clothing brand. 
  • Favorite athletes include Eliud Kipchoge, Jimmy Chin, Tommy Caldwell, and Adam Ondra.
  • Hobbies include erging and steady stating

Historical Player Information

  • 2023-24Sophomore

    Port
    5'10"
  • 2023-24Sophomore

    Port
    5'10"
  • 2024-25Junior

    Port
    5'10"