Lake Brandt, Greensboro, NC – Madison Crandall is Greensboro Crew’s ‘Rower of the Month’ for April.
A high school sophomore student, Madison began rowing as a middle school student with High Point Rowing Club before she transitioned to the new Greensboro Crew program at Lake Brandt in 2016.
On Saturday at the 2018 North Carolina Youth Rowing State Championships, Madison was crowned a North Carolina state champion when her crew of coxswain Reagan Labiak, Ainsley Fox, Charlotte Curri, and Emily Winberg won gold in the women’s lightweight fours event.
In the closely fought battle, the High Point Greensboro (HPG) combination crew trailed early in the race to Triangle Rowing Club from Raleigh. It wasn’t until the 500m mark of the 1,500m final that HPG drew even with Triangle.
The crew not only faced stiff competition on the water but also 25 mph wind gusts down the Oak Hollow Lake rowing course.
“With 500m to go our HPG crew was pushing away from Triangle as they approached the finish,” said coach Gene Kininmonth. “State championships are tough to win in any sport and this boat race was a testament to the determination of Madison and her fellow rowers in this crew.”
Madison, who is very artistic, has her own face painting business. She loves swimming and coaches a summer swim team. Like most North Carolina teenagers, she loves the beach in warmer months and enjoys spending summer days on Belews Lake.
Congratulations Madison Crandall – Greensboro Crew’s Rower of the Month for April, 2018.
