Get to Know Leah ...
Why did you choose KU?
- I chose KU because of the people and amazing support systems that are in place for all student-athletes.
How did you get introduced to rowing?
- I got introduced to rowing through COVID, everything was shut down except rowing so I tried it out and ended up loving it.
Favorite thing to do in Lawrence?
- Go to the lake and watch the sunset.
What is your favorite pre-race tradition?
- Braiding other girls' hair on the team.
2024-25 (Sophomore)
- Raced in the eight seat of the 4 Varsity 8+ at the Double Duel
2023-24 (Freshman)
- All-Big 12 Academic Rookie Team
High School
- Attended Wilton High School
- Won two total letters in swimming & rowing
- In 2023, was a participant in the US Rowing National Championship for the 2v8 Greenwich Crew
- In 2022, Placed first in the 2v4 Northeast Regional Rowing Championship
- Was the JV 500-yard freestyle champion in 2019
Personal
Daughter of Steven & Alyssa Petrie… She has one sister, Katherine… Father played football and rugby at Yale… Mother was a rower at the University of Minnesota… Favorite movie is The Lion King ... Majoring in Exercise Science with ambitions to become a physical therapist