Michelle Olsgard Class: Sophomore Hometown: Fort Collins, Colo. High School: Fort Collins H.S. Height: 5-10 Birthdate: 02/02/1980

AS A FRESHMAN: Was the stroke for the Notre Dame novice team that expierienced great success in its inaugural season in ‘98-’99 ... helped the novice team to second-place finishes at two premiere regattas, the Midwest Championships and the Georgetown Invitational ... was one of 12 women selected for women’s freshman rowing camp at the ARCO Olympic Training Center in Chula Vista, Calif. ... took first in the novice eight race at the Thomas White Regatta with a 6:58.70 ... also took first against Michigan State and Creighton ... third winning race came against Ohio State and Michigan in 7:12.96.

PREP AND PERSONAL DATA: Was a three-sport athlete in cross country, track, and swimming at Fort Collins High School ... team captain of cross country team her senior year ... ran the 4x800 relay during her sophomore and junior year, earning all-conference honors ... born February 2, 1980, in Denver, Colo. ... enrolled in the College of Science with a major in environmental science.