Major: Journalism At UNC: In her third season on the rowing team, her second on the varsity ... Named to the Dean's List and the ACC Academic Honor Roll in 2000-01 At Holton-Arms School: Member of the basketball and crew teams More on Benner: The daughter of Charles and Patricia Benner ... Born Jan. 28, 1981, in Washington, D.C. ... Started rowing at age 15 after giving up competitive swimming ... Favorite pastime is "anything involving sports" ... Says the word that best describes her is "sarcastic" ... Spent last summer watching baseball and working in Chapel Hill ... Hopes that the greatest moment in her athletic career is still to come ... Favorite sport besides rowing is basketball ... Says some things people should know about her are "I'm a reckless driver and I sew my own clothes" Benner on rowing: "It's a chance to be part of a really fun team and be associated with a lot of great people. |
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