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Duke Rowing Recruit Spotlight: Chelsea Proutt
3/17/2022 5:06:00 PM | Rowing
DURHAM – Head Coach Megan Cooke Carcagno and the Duke rowing program are pleased to announce the addition of Chelsea Proutt, who will compete for the Blue Devils in the 2022-23 season.
A native of Sydney, Australia, Proutt recently graduated from Queenwood School and competes for the Sydney University Boat Club. At the 2021 New South Wales State Championships, she claimed gold in the Schoolgirl 8+ and U-19 4+ divisions while taking silver in the U-19 quad. Her U-19 4+ crew also raced to a silver medal at the 2021 Australian National Championships, where she additionally earned bronze in the U-19 8+. Proutt was the 2021 Queenwood School Sculling Champion.
Proutt was a School Prefect in 2021 and was selected for Art Express, an exhibition of selected grade 12 Visual Arts student major works across New South Wales. She is the daughter of Russell and Kristen Proutt.
What is your favorite rowing memory?
CP: My favorite rowing memory was watching my school's first eight win the final race of the season when I was in grade 7. I loved running alongside the last 100 meters of the race course and celebrating with my friends as they crossed the line. I felt such a sense of pride in my school team as I watched them step onto the podium to receive their medals. I was inspired to stick with the sport in the hopes of one day finding myself on the podium in their shoes.
Why did you choose to row for Duke?
CP: I was drawn to Duke due to the welcoming nature of the coaches and rowers on the team. As I learned more about the school, it was clear that this culture extends beyond the rowing team. At Duke, I will be joining a group of determined athletes, motivated students, and an engaged, supportive staff; an environment which facilitates individual growth within a strong sense of community.
What impact do you plan to make in your Duke rowing career?
CP: During my Duke rowing career, I hope to maintain and strengthen the core aspects of the team which drew me to want to become a part of it. I hope to push myself and my teammates in training to make a difference on the race course but also to improve the Duke rowing program in intangible ways through boosting morale and creating a sense of togetherness.
What stuck out to you about the team that made the decision to attend Duke feel right?
CP: As I spoke to various coaches and athletes throughout the recruitment process, I could grasp the sense of community and 'home' that each individual seemed to find within the rowing team. The culture of determination and camaraderie resonates with what I was looking for in a rowing team. I am confident that in this environment I will be able to push myself to improve and grow both as an athlete and as a student.
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A native of Sydney, Australia, Proutt recently graduated from Queenwood School and competes for the Sydney University Boat Club. At the 2021 New South Wales State Championships, she claimed gold in the Schoolgirl 8+ and U-19 4+ divisions while taking silver in the U-19 quad. Her U-19 4+ crew also raced to a silver medal at the 2021 Australian National Championships, where she additionally earned bronze in the U-19 8+. Proutt was the 2021 Queenwood School Sculling Champion.
Proutt was a School Prefect in 2021 and was selected for Art Express, an exhibition of selected grade 12 Visual Arts student major works across New South Wales. She is the daughter of Russell and Kristen Proutt.
What is your favorite rowing memory?
CP: My favorite rowing memory was watching my school's first eight win the final race of the season when I was in grade 7. I loved running alongside the last 100 meters of the race course and celebrating with my friends as they crossed the line. I felt such a sense of pride in my school team as I watched them step onto the podium to receive their medals. I was inspired to stick with the sport in the hopes of one day finding myself on the podium in their shoes.
Why did you choose to row for Duke?
CP: I was drawn to Duke due to the welcoming nature of the coaches and rowers on the team. As I learned more about the school, it was clear that this culture extends beyond the rowing team. At Duke, I will be joining a group of determined athletes, motivated students, and an engaged, supportive staff; an environment which facilitates individual growth within a strong sense of community.
What impact do you plan to make in your Duke rowing career?
CP: During my Duke rowing career, I hope to maintain and strengthen the core aspects of the team which drew me to want to become a part of it. I hope to push myself and my teammates in training to make a difference on the race course but also to improve the Duke rowing program in intangible ways through boosting morale and creating a sense of togetherness.
What stuck out to you about the team that made the decision to attend Duke feel right?
CP: As I spoke to various coaches and athletes throughout the recruitment process, I could grasp the sense of community and 'home' that each individual seemed to find within the rowing team. The culture of determination and camaraderie resonates with what I was looking for in a rowing team. I am confident that in this environment I will be able to push myself to improve and grow both as an athlete and as a student.
#GoDuke
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