2016-17 Men's Rowing Roster
Roster
Jacob Richards
- Height:
- 6-2
- Class:
- Freshman
- Hometown:
- Maitland, Australia
2017 (Freshman)
- Rowed in the winning Men's 2nd Varsity 8+ at the Husky Open
- Rowed in the Men's Freshman 8+ against Cal
- Rowed in the winning Men's Collegiate Freshman/3V8+ in the Windermere Cup
- Rowed the Men's Freshmen 8+ at the Pac-12 Championships
- Level 1 & 2 Spanish courses
- Upper Thames, UK. UTS, AUS.
- Six years of rowing experience
- Two time State representative and National Champion for Rugby Union New South Wales, Australia.
- Speaks English and Spanish
Most memorable experience at UW so far - non rowing
Presidents' Day weekend- great weather and spent it with friends outdoors.
Most memorable experience at UW so far - rowing
Coming from behind at the 1km mark to win my first Ham and E'gger in the Montlake Cut.
What defines your class? What gives it identity?
Strong friendships outside of the boathouse.
What is your classes strength?
Our competitiveness
What is the most humorous moment of the year so far?
My teammate and roommate John Young still being scared of the dark.
2026 IRA National Champions | Huskies Highlights
Monday, June 01
Washington Wins Men's 1V8+ | 2026 IRA National Championship Highlights
Monday, June 01
Washington Men's 2V8+ | 2026 IRA National Championship Highlights
Monday, June 01
Washington Wins Men's 3V8+ | 2026 IRA National Championship Highlights
Monday, June 01




























