GW Men's Rowing

GW Men's Rowing 2026 Roster

Oliver Bjorkman

Elliot School of International Affairs
Rower | 6'0"
2027

Hometown: Wilmette, IL
Majors: International Affairs and Finance

Attended New Trier High School and began rowing at GW as a novice in 2023-2024 . Sat bow seat of the Freshman 4+ and Varsity 4+ at the MARC Championships, finishing in 3rd and 4th place in 2024 (4/28). Sat bow seat of the Second Varsity 8+ that finished 9th at the ACRA National Championships in 2024 edging out Washington State, North Carolina, and Orange Coast (5/19). 

In 2024-25, his Sophomore year, he sat in stroke seat of the Varsity 4+ that placed 5th at the Occoquan Chase (10/13). Three seat of the Varsity 4+ that placed 32nd in the Collegiate 4+ at the Head of the Charles (10/20). Sat seven seat of the Second Varsity 8+ that placed 25th out of 50 at the Head of the Schuylkill in the Club Championship 8+ event (10/26). Stroke seat of the Second Varsity 8+ at Wahoo Henley. Sat three seat of the Varsity 8+ at the Washington College Invitational (3/22). Sat seven seat of the Second Varsity 8+ at the George Washington Invitational (4/13). Sat seven seat of the Second Varsity 8+ at Kerr Cup (4/19). Sat two seat of the Second Varsity 8+ that finished 4th at the MARC Championships (5/4). Sat bow seat of the Second Varsity 8+ that finished 6th in the Petite Final, 12th overall, at the ACRA National Championships.

He has interned at Whisnant Strategies and conducted economic research at the U.S. Treasury. In his free time, he enjoys cycling, hiking, watching sports, and traveling. 

He served as Vice President of GWMR for the 2025-2026 season, and now currently serves as President of GWMR for the 2026-2027 season. 

Julian Beadell

Columbian College of Arts and Sciences
Rower | 6'0"
2027

Hometown: Stockbridge, MA
Major: Economics
Minor: Public Policy

In 2023-24, his Freshman year, he sat stroke seat of the Novice 4+ at the Occoquan Chase (10/15). Two seat of the Third Varsity 8+ at the Head of the Schuylkill (10/28). Two seat of the Third Varsity 8+ at the Head of the Occoquan (11/4) . Two seat in the Varsity 4+ and stroke seat of the Novice 4+ at the MARC Championships (4/28). Two seat in the Varsity 4+ that placed 6th in the Petite Final, 12th overall, at the ACRA National Championships (5/19). 

In 2024-25, his Sophomore year, he sat four seat of the Second Varsity 8+ at the Occoquan Chase (10/13). Two seat of the Second Varsity 8+ at the Head of the Schuylkill (10/26). Seven seat of the Second Varsity 8+ at Wahoo Henley (11/9). Two seat of the Second Varsity 8+ at the Washington College Invitational (3/22). Two seat of the Second Varsity 8+ at the George Washington Invitational (4/13). Two seat of the Second Varsity 8+ at Kerr Cup (4/19). Seven seat of the Second Varsity 8+ at the MARC Championships (5/4). Seven seat of the Second Varsity 8+ at the ACRA National Championships finishing 6th in the Petite Final, 12th overall (5/18).

He has previously interned with the U.S. Treasury Department and works as a research assistant with the GW School of Business. In his free time, Julian enjoys water skiing, playing golf, and woodworking.

Daniel Pipersburgh

School of Engineering and Applied Sciences
Rower | 6'0"
2027

Hometown: Cherry Hill, NJ
Majors: Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering, Minor in Astrophysics

Daniel played football in high school. Daniel transferred to GW after rowing for 2 years at UC Davis. Off the water he is pursuing a double major in Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering and a minor in Astrophysics. He has worked for NASA, Princeton Space Physics Lab, Princeton Astrophysical Sciences Department, and Telesat Goverment Solutions. In what spare time he has, he enjoys flying planes, runs a travel agency, and watches the Philadelphia Eagles.  

Tyler Wiechmann

Columbian College of Arts and Sciences
Rower | 5'9"
2027

Hometown: Washington, DC
Major: History

Tyler began his rowing career at Woodrow Wilson High School (Now Jackson-Reed). Tyler joined GWMR last year. Beyond the boathouse, Tyler is pursuing a history major and is apart of the BA/MA to earn a masters in history. In his free time, Tyler enjoys hiking and reading.

Connor O’Grady

School of Business
Rower | 6'4"
2028

Hometown: Charlottesville, VA
Major: Business Analytics (International Business Concentration)

Novice rower in 2024-25, his Freshman year. Six seat of the Novice 8+ at the Occoquan Chase (10/13). Six seat of the Novice 8+ at the Head of the Schuylkill (10/26). Four seat of the Novice 8+ at Wahoo Henley (11/9). Four seat of the Novice 8+ at the Washington College Invitational (3/22). Four seat of the Novice 8+ at the George Washington Invitational (4/13). Six seat of the Novice 8+ at Kerr Cup (4/19). Six seat of the Novice 8+ at the MARC Championships (5/4). Six seat of the Novice 8+ at the ACRA National Championships (5/18). 

Off the water, he is studying Business Analytics with a concentration in International Business. In his free time, Connor enjoys weightlifting and playing basketball.

He is currently serving as team captain for the 2026-2027 season. 

Lukas Rist

Elliot School of International Affairs
Rower | 6'4"
2028
Hometown: Arlington, VA
Major: International Affairs

Lukas rowed for three years at Yorktown High School before joining GW, where he now competes in the freshman boat. He is majoring in International Affairs and enjoys golf, fishing along the Potomac when the weather is warm, and long walks on the beach.

Max Riviere

School of Business
Rower | 5'10"
2028
Hometown: Philadelphia, PA
Majors: Finance and Economics

In 2025 Max sat in bow seat of the Novice 8+ winning gold at MARC and finishing 3rd in the B final at ACRA. In 2026 Max sat in bow seat of the 2nd Varsity 8+ which finished first in the C final at ACRA. In the summer of 2026 Max rowed for the Bachelors Barge Club where he placed 3rd in the U23 Lightweight 1x at the Independence Day Regatta. Max is currently studying abroad at the University of Sydney in Australia where he is rowing with the Sydney University Boat Club. In the spring of 2026 Max interned for the United States Treasury in their Department of Macroeconomic Policy.

Kellen Blakeney

Columbian College of Arts and Sciences
Rower | 6'1"
2028
Hometown: Seattle, WA
Majors: Political Science and Geography

Kellen rowed for four years with Pocock Rowing Center as a sculler including appearing at Youth Nationals in 2024. At GW, he sat 7-seat in the Freshman 8 and in his sophomore year he stroked the 2V 8+. In his free time, Kellen enjoys hiking, skiing and mountain climbing. Over the summer, Kellen interned for the United States Senate. He is currently serving as the teams treasurer. 

Colin Grip

Columbian College of Arts and Sciences
Rower | 5'8"
2028
Hometown: South Windsor, CT
Major: Political Science

Colin sat bow seat in the Novice 8 his freshman year and bow seat of the Varsity 4 his sophomore year. Off the water, Colin is pursuing a political science major with criminal justice minors. In his free time, Colin enjoys cycling and posting about it. 

Luke Dávila

Columbian College of Arts and Sciences
Rower | 6'0"
2028
Hometown: Chicago, IL
Majors: Political Science and Philosophy

Luke began rowing during his junior year at Episcopal High School in Alexandria, VA. At GW, he has rowed in the 2-seat at the Occoquan Chase and Schuylkill, and in the 6-seat at Wahoo Henley. Beyond the boathouse, Luke is passionate about baseball, cycling, and playing pool. He has worked for CaracasWire, a boutique consulting firm focussing on Venezuelan politics.  bout

Matthew Petersen

Elliot School of International Affairs
Rower | 6'0"
2028

Hometown: Austin, TX
Major: International Affairs

Matthew is a novice rower at GWMR. He is pursuing an International Affairs major. In his free time he enjoys playing the guitar, songwriting, fishing, and hunting. 

Grant O'Connor

Columbian College of Arts and Sciences
Rower | 5'8"
2028

Hometown: Brookfield, CT
Major: Economics 
Minor:  Accounting

Grant comes to GWMR as a novice rower. Off the water, he is pursuing an Economics major and Accounting minor. In his free time, he enjoys archery, cooking, and jiu jitsu. 

Sadie Simon

Columbian College of Arts and Sciences
Coxswain | 5'4"
2028

Hometown: Arlington, MA
Majors: Political Science & Philosophy

Originally from the Boston area, Sadie began coxing at AB Crew, where she competed on the varsity squad for three years. She raced at the Head of the Charles Regatta in both 2022 and 2023 before continuing her coxing career at George Washington University. As a freshman, she coxed in the Frosh 8+, helping the team win the MARC Championship and finish ninth at ACRA. During the 2025–26 season, she competed in the First Varsity Eight (1V). Outside of rowing, Sadie studies political science and philosophy and plans to attend law school with the goal of specializing in constitutional law.

Nicole Morris

Columbian College of Arts and Sciences
Coxswain | 5'6"
2028

Hometown: Fishers, IN
Major: Political Science
Minor: Economics
Novice coxswain in 2024-25. Coxed the Varsity 4+ at the George Washington Invitational, the MARC Championships, and the ACRA National Championships in 2024-25. In her free time, Nicole enjoys reading, crocheting, walking, and playing dnd. 

John Kovats

Columbian College of Arts and Sciences
Rower | 6'4"
2029

Hometown: St. Paul, MN
Major: Political Science

John started rowing his junior year of high school at Minneapolis Rowing Club. His frosh year at GW, he sat in 2 seat of the 2v 8+. On land, he is currently pursuing a political science major. In his free time he enjoys swimming, reading, and watching sports. Since June, he has worked on the Anders Folk campaign for Hennepin County Attorney. 

Gryphon Smith

Columbian College of Arts and Sciences
Rower | 6'3"
2029

Hometown: Ridgewood, NJ
Major: Criminal Justice

Gryphon began rowing when he was a freshman in high school. During his freshman year he rowed in the Varsity 4+. Beyond the boathouse, he watches Formula 1 and the NFL, he enjoys reading, and sim racing. 

Jacob Banta

Columbian College of Arts and Sciences
Rower | 6'3"
2029

Hometown: Concord, CA
Major: Political Science
Minor: Music

Jacob started rowing his freshman year at GW. Off the water, he is pursuing a political science major and music minor. In his free time, he enjoys music, hiking, and baseball. 

Peter Polner

School of Business
Rower | 5'5"
2029

Woody Carroll

School of Business
Rower | 5'11"
2029

Kieran Hunt

Columbian College of Arts and Sciences
Rower | 5'11"
2029

Hometown: West Hartford, CT
Major: Organizational Sciences 

Kieran began rowing as a freshman in high school. Off the water he is pursuing a major in Organizational Sciences. In his free time, he enjoys cooking, swimming, and woodcarving. 

Winter Lynn

Columbian College of Arts and Sciences
Coxswain | 5'1"
2029

Hometown: Arlington, MA
Majors: Criminal Justice & Psychology

Before joining GWMR, Winter was a coxswain at Community Rowing Inc. in Boston, MA, throughout all four years of high school. During that time, she placed 5th at the Royal Canadian Henley Regatta in the U17 8+ in 2022, placed 5th at the Head of the Charles Regatta (HOCR) in the Men's Senior Master Four with Cornell Alumni in 2023, and competed at HOCR two other times. Outside of studying criminal justice and psychology, she enjoys sewing, ceramics, and printmaking. In the future, she hopes to become a forensic psychologist.

Conor Riordan

Columbian College of Arts and Sciences
Rower | 6'3"
2030

Hometown: Northern Virginia
Major: Biology (Pre-Med)

Conor comes to GWMR after rowing in high school for 4 years. Off the water, Conor is pursuing a biology major and in his free time Conor is dedicated to hiking, cooking, and long walks. He has previously worked as a lifeguard and camp counselor. 

 

Jackson Beckwith

School of Engineering and Applied Sciences
Rower | 6'1"
2030

Hometown: Sarasota, FL
Major: Mechanical Engineering

Prior to GWMR, Jackson rowed for 10 years with Sarasota crew. Beyond rowing, Jackson is seeking a mechanical engineering major. In his spare time, he enjoys collecting pokemon and sneakers. 

Jacob Liberman

School of Engineering and Applied Sciences
Rower | 6'3"
2030

Hometown: Niskayuna, NY
Major: Electrical Engineering

Before GWMR, Jacob rowed for Niskayuna High School and Saratoga Rowing Association. In his free time, Jacob enjoys hiking, fishing, and cycling. 

Andrei Shull

School of Business
Rower | 6'0"
2030

Hometown: Fairfax, VA
Major: International Business
Andrei rowed for all four years at Robinson. Off the water, Andrei is pursuing a major in International business. In his free time, he enjoys podcasting, chess, and cooking. 

Ramez Kranfli

Elliot School of International Affairs
Rower | 5'10"
2030

Hometown: Springfield, VA
Major: International Affairs

Ramez joins GWMR with 4 years of high school rowing under his belt. He is pursuing an International affairs major. In his free time, Ramez enjoys lifting, eating, and breathing. 

Aidan Vineis

School of Engineering and Applied Sciences
Rower | 6'2"
2030

Ari Paitich

Columbian College of Arts and Sciences
Rower | 6'5"
2030

Hometown: Rosemount, Minnesota
Majors: Political Science and French

Ari comes to GWMR as a novice rower. Off the water, Ari is pursuing a double major in Political Science and French. In his free time, Ari enjoys hiking, playing music, and playing tennis. 

Xander Lindon

Columbian College of Arts and Sciences
Rower | 5'10"
2030

Hometown: Lexington, KY
Major: Political Science

Xander joins GWMR as a novice rower. He is pursuing a political science major. In his free time, Xander enjoys lifting and watching sports. 

Joseph Pratt

Columbian College of Arts and Sciences
Rower | 6'0"
2030

Hometown: Ithaca, NY
Major: Economics

Joseph is joining GWMR as a novice rower. On land, he is pursuing a major in Economics. In his free time, he enjoys cycling. He has previously worked as a lifeguard for the state of New York. 

Ryan Sullivan

School of Engineering and Applied Sciences
Rower | 5'10"
2030

Hometown: Arlington, VA
Major: Mechanical Engineering

Ryan began rowing his sophomore year of high school. Beyond the boathouse, Ryan is pursuing a degree in mechanical engineering. In his free time, he enjoys reading, biking, and playing video games. 

Justin Wiedenmann

Columbian College of Arts and Sciences
Rower | 6'0"
2030

Hometown: Alameda County, CA
Major: Political Science

Justin joins GWMR as a novice rower. He is pursuing a political science degree. In his free time, Justin enjoys video games, reading, and sightseeing. He has previously interned for the Alameda County government. 

Gio Grigolia

School of Business
Rower | 6'5"
2030

Hometown: Chevy Chase, MD
Major: International Business

Gio began rowing his freshman year of high school. Beyond the boathouse, Gio is pursuing an International business degree. In his spare time, he enjoys drawing, fashion, and legos. 

Jeremiah Laguerre

School of Business
Rower | 6'3"
2030

Hometown: Hagerstown, MD
Major: Psychology 
Minor: French 

Jeremiah comes to GWMR as a novice rower, he ran track and played basketball in high school. Outside of rowing, he enjoys playing the guitar and listening to music. 

Archer Tweed

School of Business
Rower | 6'2"
2030

Isaac Dunnick

Elliot School of International Affairs
Rower | 6'6"
2030

Hometown: Grand Forks, ND
Major: International Affairs

Isaac comes to GWMR as a novice rower. He played football and basketball in high school. Beyond the boathouse, Isaac is an International Affairs major. In his spare time, he enjoys listening to music, watching movies, and playing video games. 

Jack Wallbillich

Columbian College of Arts and Sciences
Rower | 6'3"
2030

Hometown: North Smithfield, RI
Major: Political Science 

Jack comes to GWMR as a novice rower. Off the water, he is pursuing a Political Science major. In his leftover time, he enjoys playing board games an eating. 

Hannah Naley

Elliot School of International Affairs
Coxswain | 5'6"
2030

Hometown: Winchester, MA
Major: International Affairs
Minor: French 

Hannah joins GWMR as a coxswain. She rowed for Gentle Giant Rowing Club in high school. Off the water, Hannah is pursuing an International Affairs major and a French minor.  In her free time, she enjoys reading, hanging out with friends, and going on long walks. 

Jophy Lin

Elliot School of International Affairs
Coxswain | 5'10"
2030

Hometown: Mechanicsburg, PA
Major: International Affairs

Jophy is a novice coxswain at GWMR. Off the water, Jophy is pursuing a major in international affairs. In his free time, Jophy enjoys eating and going on runs. 

Zoe Gadow

Columbian College of Arts and Sciences
Coxswain | 5'4"
2030

Hometown: Phoenix, AZ
Majors: Psychology and Criminal Justice

Zoe is a novice coxswain for GWMR. She was a gymnast all throughout high school. Off the water, she is pursuing a double major in Psychology and Criminal Justice. In her free time, Zoe enjoys arts and crafts, reading, listening to music, and watching movies.