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Duke Rowing Recruit Spotlight: Lily Abbott
2/28/2020 2:00:00 PM | Rowing
DURHAM, N.C. - Head Coach Megan Cooke Carcagno and the Duke rowing program are excited to announce the addition of Lily Abbott to compete for the Blue Devils in the fall of the 2020-21 season.
A native of Teddington, England, Abbott currently attends and competes for Kingston Grammar School, serving as a club captain this season. She represented Great Britain in Coupe de la Jeunesse 2019 in Corgeno, Italy, where she competed in the 4x. Abbott also lettered in netball, playing for Kingston as a goal shooter and goal keeper.
Abbott is the daughter of Michael and Vicky. She has one sister, Eve.
What has been your favorite rowing memory?
LA: Some of my favorite rowing memories include spending our 2019 training camp in Banyoles, Spain, at the 1992 Olympic venue. I also enjoyed taking part in the sponsored 70km row down the River Thames, from Henley Rowing Club to Kingston Grammar School Boat Club in 2016.
How did you get started in rowing?
LA: I started when I was 13 at a 'Learn to row' course at my school. I was very tall so I was encouraged to row!
Why did you choose Duke?Â
LA: The chance to be a part of both a world class academic and sporting institution, as well as the supportive atmosphere I got to experience when I visited. Plus, the group of girls on the squad I met were extremely welcoming and driven!
#GoDuke
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A native of Teddington, England, Abbott currently attends and competes for Kingston Grammar School, serving as a club captain this season. She represented Great Britain in Coupe de la Jeunesse 2019 in Corgeno, Italy, where she competed in the 4x. Abbott also lettered in netball, playing for Kingston as a goal shooter and goal keeper.
Abbott is the daughter of Michael and Vicky. She has one sister, Eve.
What has been your favorite rowing memory?
LA: Some of my favorite rowing memories include spending our 2019 training camp in Banyoles, Spain, at the 1992 Olympic venue. I also enjoyed taking part in the sponsored 70km row down the River Thames, from Henley Rowing Club to Kingston Grammar School Boat Club in 2016.
How did you get started in rowing?
LA: I started when I was 13 at a 'Learn to row' course at my school. I was very tall so I was encouraged to row!
Why did you choose Duke?Â
LA: The chance to be a part of both a world class academic and sporting institution, as well as the supportive atmosphere I got to experience when I visited. Plus, the group of girls on the squad I met were extremely welcoming and driven!
#GoDuke
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