Akshaj Variath '24 Recruiting Profile

Hello Coaches,

My name is Akshaj Variath. I am a 5'11", 170-pound open weight rower whose main aspiration is to succeed both academically, as a student, and athletically, as a rower, in college. As a student, I have succeeded in all of my classes, balancing school and extracurricular activities. As a rower, I have constantly improved, dropping my 2k time 4 splits and my 5k time 6 splits, within the last year. 

My ability to look for a silver lining and my persisting attitude have allowed me to make huge gains, especially as a rower. Prior to starting rowing, I was 5'8", 185 pounds, and extremely unathletic. I persevered through the hard workouts allowing me to drop 15 pounds, while simultaneously gaining muscle mass and ultimately becoming a healthier person in the end. Essentially what I'm trying to say is that no matter the situation, I will do whatever it takes to succeed.