Tag: Hannah Heideveld

Rutgers continues it’s dominance at the U23 World Rowing Championships

Rutgers had a great showing at the U23 Rowing World Championships.

Rutgers fans have plenty to celebrate with the U23 World Championships in the books. The Scarlet Knights were represented by Victoria Greider and Hannah Heideveld, who left Bulgaria with gold. For the Scarlet Knights, it was a continuation of dominance.

Rutgers has now had representation and a medalist at the U23 World Championships every year dating back to 2018. This was the second consecutive year they had two world champions. Over the last five years, Scarlet Knights athletes have won six gold medals.

That list of athletes includes Sarah Johanek, Ella Toa, and Femke Paulis. Heidevel and Greider followed in their footsteps by playing crucial roles in the United States women’s eight.

After getting off to a quick lead in the final on Saturday afternoon, the U.S. was dead even with Germany as the crews passed the 500-meter mark. However, that’s precisely where the U.S. wanted them. With the help of Heidevel and Greider, the U.S. was able to retake the lead by the midway point of the race.

When the final whistle blew, the U.S. was in first after holding off Germany and Canada. For Heidevel and Greider, it was a moment of glory years in the making. They now return to Rutgers with another award added to their impressive list of accolades.

Hannah Heideveld proving to be key piece for Rutgers women’s rowing

Hannah Heidevel is showcasing well for Rutgers rowing.

Over the last few weeks, Hannah Heideveld has given Rutgers plenty of reasons to celebrate. On Sunday, the Netherlands native was named to the Pocock All-America Team for the 2023 season. This season, she was also named an All-American for the second time in her collegiate career.

The talented junior is part of the Rutgers Varsity 8, which placed 14th in the nation at the 2023 NCAA Championships. They also finished second in the C final on the final day of the national regatta. Due to her performance, Heideveld earned her second consecutive All-Big Ten First Team honor this spring.

Additionally, Heideveld is the twelfth Rutgers athlete to earn the Pocock All-America honor under head coach Justin Price. Eleven of those have come in the past four years. However, for Heideveld, her success does not stop there.

She was also awarded the 2023 Competitive Excellence Award at the Rutgers Chancellor-Provost’s Student Leadership Awards Gala. Her focus now shifts to the global stage as Heideveld will represent Team USA at the U23 World Rowing Championships from July 19-23.

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While Heideveld’s Rutgers career is far from over, her impact has been on full display this season. She has added to an impressive list of accolades and helped take the Rutgers rowing program to new heights. As the Scarlet Knights have won four consecutive NCAA Championships, Heideveld has been key to their success and still has a few chapters left to write in her story at Piscataway.

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