Player Bio: Kelly Nielsen - University of Washington Official Athletic Site

Player Bio: Kelly Nielsen - University of Washington Official Athletic Site

April 18, 2013 | Women's Rowing

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Kelly Nielsen

	Class: Sophomore
	Hometown: Seattle, Wash.
	High School: Holy Names Academy

	Height: 6-0
	Birthdate: 01/02/1992

High School Sports: Volleyball
Major at Washington: Undeclared

Husky Rowing Experience (2011) Freshman - Pac-10 bronze medalist ... rowed in the bow for the Washington "B" boat in the Women's Varsity 4+ at the 25th annual Windermere Cup.

Personal: Daughter of Mark Nielsen and Mary Peterson ... Father is a lawyer and mother is a home mom ... Brother Sam (30) ... Sisters Flannery (23) and Bridget (21).

Hobbies: Writing and history

Washington's women's varsity eight crew rowing to the finish line at 2026 Big Ten Rowing Championships in Indianapolis

UW Women Headed To Lake Lanier For 2026 NCAA Championships

Monday, May 25

The Washington womens' rowing team poses for a photo celebrating the 2026 Big Ten women's rowing championship

Rocek, Palmer, Farooq Sweep Big Ten Rowing Honors

Wednesday, May 20

Graphic announcing that Washington's women's rowing team has been selected for the 2026 NCAA Championships

UW Officially Selected For 29th Straight NCAA Rowing Championships

Tuesday, May 19

The UW womens' rowing team on the podium with its trophies after winning the 2026 Big Ten Championship in Indianapolis, May 17, 2026The UW womens' rowing team on the podium with its trophies after winning the 2026 Big Ten Championship in Indianapolis, May 17, 2026

Washington Wins Second Straight Big Ten Rowing Championship

Sunday, May 17

Washington Wins Women's 3V4+ | 2026 Big Ten Championship Highlights

Thursday, May 21

Washington Wins Women's 2V4+ | 2026 Big Ten Championship Highlights

Thursday, May 21

Washington Wins Women's 1V4+ | 2026 Big Ten Championship Highlights

Thursday, May 21

Washington Wins Women's 2V8+ | 2026 Big Ten Championship Highlights

Thursday, May 21

Schedule

Player Bio: Kelly Nielsen - University of Washington Official Athletic Site

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Upcoming Events

Upcoming Event: Women's Rowing versus NCAA Championships on May 29, 2026 at 5:00 AM PT

Upcoming Event: Women's Rowing versus NCAA Championships on May 30, 2026 at 5:00 AM PT

Upcoming Event: Women's Rowing versus NCAA Championships on May 31, 2026 at 5:00 AM PT

Results

Completed Event: Women's Rowing versus Big Ten Championships on May 17, 2026 , , Big Ten Champs! UW won 6 of 7 finals

Completed Event: Women's Rowing versus Big Ten Championships on May 15, 2026 , , UW won all heats

Completed Event: Women's Rowing versus Windermere Cup / Opening Day Regatta on May 2, 2026 , , GB won Windermere Cup; UW won Cascade Cup

Completed Event: Women's Rowing versus Windermere Cup Twilight Sprints on May 1, 2026 , , GB won Windermere Sprint; UW won Cascade

Completed Event: Women's Rowing versus Big Ten Invitational on April 19, 2026 , , 1st in 3V4, 4V8; 2nd in 2V8, V4, 2V4, 3V8; 3rd in V8

Player Bio: Kelly Nielsen - University of Washington Official Athletic Site

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