Emma Morgans
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About Athlete
My intention is to bring my hard-work and diligence into both academia and sport, as well as delivering nothing but top-tier results for the college I represent.
GPA
High School marks: English: A-
AP English: Awaiting results Afrikaans: C
Mathematics: B-
Life Orientation: A
Visual Arts: A
Geography: A+
History: A
Championships
Position: Sculling, both sweep sides
Personal bests:
- 30 minute ergo- 6198m (2:10.10) [15 years old]
- 5000m ergo- 20:47
- 2000m ergo- 7:49
Personal Strengths:
- Proficient on both Starboard and Portside (sweep)
- Flexible around crew boat arrangement
- Completed a coxswain course
2020/21 season:
Invited to train with the U19 Junior National Training Squad
2019/20 season:
South African Schools Rowing Championships (2000m):
4th JWU16 1X (9:18.71)*
1st JWU16 2X (8:00.38)
2nd JWU16 4X+ (7:54.32)
Buffalo river regatta (2000m):
2nd JWU16 1X (9:35.00)
1st JWU16 2X (9:28.30)
1st JWU16 4x+ (8:35.21)
Selborne sprints (Buffalo river 500m)
1st JWU16 2X (1:43.90)
2nd JWU16 4x+ (1:47.20)
VLC national sprints (1000m):
1st WB 1X (4:20.11)
2nd WB 2X (4:12.16)
1st WB 4X+ (3:56.23)
2018/19 season:
Gauteng Schools Rowing Championships (2000m):
6th JWU16 1x (10:23.93)
6th JWU16 2x (8:24.19)
2nd JWU16 4x+ (7:49.26)
South African Schools Rowing Championships (1000m):
9th JWU15 1X (4:18.95)*
3rd JWU15 2X (4:22.90)*
3rd JWU15 4X+ (3:54.59)
2017/18 season:
Gauteng Schools Rowing Championships (1000m):
7th JWU15 1x (5:24.64)
4th JWU15 2x (4:43.02)
1st JWU15 4x+ (4:12.46)
South African Schools Rowing Championships (1000m):
22nd JWU14 1x (5:23.10)*
1st JWU14 4x+ (4:01.20)
2nd JWU14 8x+ (3:51.92)
VLC National Sprints (1000m):
11th JWU14 1x (5:16.44)
4th JWU2x (4:35.40)
1st JWU14x+ (4:12.53)
*Excluding non-South African crews
Awards, press
Awards:
- Junior colours for rowing
- Merit award for continual high performance in rowing
Press:
- Rowing achievements were published in the local newspaper
- Featured in the Saturday Star (National newspaper) for continual high performance at the South African Schools Rowing championships
- Made local press for high achievements at the South African Schools Rowing championships
Hobbies:
- Cross-country
- Visual Arts
Additional sporting info
I compete in local cross-country competitions
What makes you different?
Delivering nothing but a golden standard is the norm for me. I always give my full attention and effort into every trial and tribulation I am faced with. My peers describe me as “self-driven, confident, and a team player who brings out the best in any of the athletes I cross paths with.” I go out of my way to assist anyone who needs to be helped and I will offer nothing but my best advice. I pride myself on my continual performance in sport, adopting a team approach to success. I perform well under stress and when the going gets tough, I get going.
Why do you want to compete in college?
In terms of sport, it has been a dream of mine to compete inter-collegiately which could be used as a foundation to compete internationally, as well as to further equip myself with like-minded people, world class coaching, training and performance.
College Goals?
I believe if I choose the right university for me it will broaden my horizons in both academia and sports. My intention is to study journalism-related media and marketing, which could be digitally focussed. I like to combine literature studies as well as creative arts to provide visually appealing, content-driven material. In terms of sport, performing at the highest level I possibly can in a competitive environment is definitely something I believe is an attainable goal for me.