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2020-21 Sailing Roster

Anna Olsen

  • Year Freshman
  • Hometown Falmouth, Mass.
  • Highschool Tabor Academy

Biography

2020-21 (Spring):
Raced in eight different regattas as a skipper during the spring … Placed 15th among 18 pairs overall, including seventh among nine teams, while competing in the B Division with Alexandra Wagner at the Camel Invitational (4/3) … Contributed to eighth-place performances at the New England Women’s Championships (4/17) as well as the Coed New England Championships (4/18).

2020-21 (Fall):
Competed in the opening regatta against Boston College as a skipper … Placed ninth among 18 boats in collegiate debut with Allie Tillinghast at the Camel Invite (10/31).
 
High School:
Four-year letterwinner primarily as a skipper at Tabor Academy … Was named the program’s most improved sailor as a sophomore … Helped the program place seventh at nationals during junior campaign after qualifying in both team and fleet racing … Team also placed fourth at women’s nationals in her sophomore season … Played soccer as a goalkeeper and defender as well as ice hockey as a forward every year … Captained the soccer and ice hockey programs … Team MVP in soccer during junior season … Honor roll student every year … Member of Model United Nations, Rock Climbing Club, and Frisbee Club … Volunteered with Special Olympics.
 
Personal:
Major is undeclared … Enjoys going to the beach, reading, hiking, and camping … Favorite athlete is Naomi Osaka.
 
Why Did You Choose Connecticut College?
“I love the balance between academics and athletics. I can pursue all of my interests without having to sacrifice anything. I like small class sizes, and Connecticut College offers a diverse yet specific enough curriculum to satisfy my academic interests.”