Upcoming Event: Women's Rowing versus Tulsa on October 17, 2026 at TBA
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2026-27 Women's Rowing Roster
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Katariina Peipman
- Class:
- Sophomore*
- High School:
- Viljandi HS
- Hometown:
- Viljandi, Estonia
Kansas Rowing Achievements/Accolades
- Earned a spot in Kansas' top boats as a freshman walk-on
- Competed in the 1V8 and 2V8 throughout the season
- Competed at the Big 12 Championship and helped Kansas make program history
Boats You Have Been a Part of and Best Performances
- 1V8: Third place, Big 12 Championship; second place, Minnesota Invitational; third place in opening round, Lake Wheeler Invitational
- 2V8: Competed at the Sunflower Showdown and Sarasota 2K
Get to Know Katariina
Why Did You Choose KU?
I chose KU because it gave me the opportunity to continue my education abroad while experiencing incredible school spirit and a strong support system for international students. I wanted to challenge myself by starting a new chapter far from home, and KU gave me the opportunity to do that.
How Did You Get Introduced to Rowing?
I was introduced to rowing at KU after seeing the rowing table at Union Fest during my freshman year. I had never rowed before, but I stopped to learn more and decided to give it a try. I went to tryouts, walked onto the team and quickly fell in love with the sport and its competitive environment.
Favorite Thing to Do in Lawrence?
I love exploring new restaurants and coffee shops, taking long walks at the Baker Wetlands or Clinton Lake, and spending time with my teammates and friends.
Favorite Pre-Race Tradition
I like to have a slicked-back low bun, a Coconut Red Bull and “Aitäh” by 5MIINUST playing in my headphones.
Personal
Her father, Priit, is an engineer, and her mother, Raili, is a social worker. She has a younger sister, Liisa. A fun fact about her is that she took singing lessons for seven years, sang in choir for 12 years and can play the guitar.
High School Achievements/Accolades
- FLEX (Future Leaders Exchange) Program Scholar — Selected from Estonia for a competitive year-long exchange program in the United States.
- FLEX Alumni Program City Representative of the Month (April 2024) — Recognized for leadership and contributions to the FLEX alumni community.
- Teddies for a Cause, Led a community service initiative from January-March 2023, bringing together members of her hometown to support a charitable cause and promote youth leadership.
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Viljandi Hospital Research Project — Completed an independent healthcare research project in collaboration with Viljandi Hospital, developing experience in scientific research, data analysis and presentation
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