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2012-13 Men's Rowing Roster

Northeastern Athletics/Matthew McDonald

Erik Wessel

  • Position Varsity
  • Height 6-3
  • Weight 195
  • Class Senior
  • Hometown Newtown, Conn.
  • Highschool Newtown

Biography

2011: Sat 4 seat at Eastern Sprints Varsity 8+; 3 seat at IRA Championships Varsity 4+

2010: Stroked freshman 8+ at the IRA Championships

Before NU: Erik arrived at Northeastern after four years of high school rowing, one of which he was captain of his team. He began his rowing career as a freshman with Sarasota Crew in Sarasota, Fla. There he had an undefeated sophomore year in the Junior Varsity 8+. Before his junior year he moved to Connecticut and started training with GMS Rowing Center. There after a successful racing season he helped the team take a second place at Northeast Regional Championships. His successes continued into his senior year in the Men's Junior 2x, where he and his racing partner qualified for the National Championships for a second consecutive year. 

Personal: When not rowing, Erik enjoys running, biking, and wakeboarding, and is studying sociology with a minor in business administration.

Historical Player Information

  • 2010-11Sophomore

    Varsity
    6'3" 190 lbs
  • 2011-12Junior

    Varsity
    6'3" 195 lbs
  • 2012-13Senior

    Varsity
    6'3" 195 lbs