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Anne McNamara

Contributing Writer

Player Profile: Three-season runner Venti vies for Nationals spot

As a three-season runner who has been a member of the Jeffs’ cross-country, indoor and outdoor track teams since her freshman year, not a single day has passed without Venti devoting time to her sport. Besides running seven days a week, be it in the rain, snow or blistering heat

Player Profile: Record-breaker Woo is a winner in and out of the pool

Woo began his already illustrious swim career at age nine at the Asphalt-Green Aquatic Center in New York City. While most boys his age were struggling to finish a four-lap race, Woo was already a pro at both freestyle and butterfly. A natural athlete, he abandoned all other sports to

Baker Franke takes measure of a career on the water

Franke, who has been rowing crew for four years at Amherst, describes crew as a life-changing experience. “Crew is one of those life sports,” said Franke. “I have learned as much about myself and other people through rowing than I have in any other sport, class, or situation. I am