2021-22 Women's Rowing Roster
Roster
James, Amelia

Amelia James
- Height:
- 5-8
- Class:
- Freshman
- High School:
- Genazzano FCJ College
- Hometown:
- Victoria, Australia
Bio
2022 (Freshman): Primarily raced with the varsity eight crew in the seven or two seat … Began the season at the Ivy/Big Ten Double Dual (3/26), taking second place in a pair of races … Took fifth place in the varsity eight race at the Doc Hosea Invitational (3/27), clocking in a time of 7:02.83 … Won the v8 race at Eastern Michigan (4/2) in open water, crossing the finish line at 7:09.66 … Took third in day one day two’s morning races at the Big Ten Invitational (4/15), posting times of 6:42.683 and 6:38.308 … With the second novice eight crew at the Dale England Cup (4/30), took fourth place with a time of 6:56.5 … Sat in the bow seat of the varsity eight boat at the Big Ten Championships (5/15), registering a time of 6:46.488.
Prior to MSU: Four-year rower, twice a member of the first eight … Finished sixth in the HOSG (state championships) and seventh at the Sydney International Rowing Regatta (national championships) in her junior season before Covid claimed her senior campaign in 2020 … Victoria champions in the first quad as a sophomore and a fourth-place finish as a freshman … Also played football and netball.
Personal: Daughter of Paul and Jane James … Has four siblings – sisters Madeline and Audrey, and brothers Henry and William … Lifeguard for Surf Life Saving Victoria (achieved bronze, silver and gold medallions) … Grade four achieved in both piano and clarinet … Accepted into MSU's James Madison College with a career goal of working with global aid organizations for children's rights and working towards improving global health in developing countries.
Prior to MSU: Four-year rower, twice a member of the first eight … Finished sixth in the HOSG (state championships) and seventh at the Sydney International Rowing Regatta (national championships) in her junior season before Covid claimed her senior campaign in 2020 … Victoria champions in the first quad as a sophomore and a fourth-place finish as a freshman … Also played football and netball.
Personal: Daughter of Paul and Jane James … Has four siblings – sisters Madeline and Audrey, and brothers Henry and William … Lifeguard for Surf Life Saving Victoria (achieved bronze, silver and gold medallions) … Grade four achieved in both piano and clarinet … Accepted into MSU's James Madison College with a career goal of working with global aid organizations for children's rights and working towards improving global health in developing countries.
Pink Ribbon Crew | Spartans All-Access
Sunday, May 18
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Thursday, April 10
Spartans All-Access: Rowing Unveils Newly-Renovated Facility
Monday, April 22
Spartans All-Access: Rowing Winter Training
Monday, January 22