Ellery Germer Mills '26 Recruiting Profile

I love rowing. I was introduced to the sport in May of 2023 when I went to watch the Windermere Cup with my parents. At that point, I had no idea what rowing even was, but watching the collegiate eights rip through the Montlake Cut sparked my interest and I was hooked. The environment for competition was so beautiful and unique, and the nature of the sport; the consistency, the rhythm, really spoke to me. Soon after that day, I signed up for learn to row, and my journey began. I have participated in and competed in a bunch of different sports and activities, including swimming, water polo, mountain biking, and skiing. But, it wasn’t until I got in a boat that I found a sport that I could really connect to. Rowing my first couple seasons has been an amazing experience, and I’m excited to continue my rowing journey.