Claire Hill Class: Junior Hometown: Westport, CT High School: Staples HS Height / Weight: 6-0 / 160 Birthdate: 09/01/1987

California: 2006 (Freshman) Rowed in the Freshman 8 that placed third at the 2006 Pac-10 Championship.

Personal: Intended sociology major... rowed for Maritime Rowing Club... earned a gold medal at the USRowing Nationals in intermediate 8+ in 2004... participated in lacrosse and indoor track in high school... hobbies include, baking and dancing... parents are Ann and Mark Hill... has a sister, Charlotte... born Sept. 1, 1987, in Greenwich, Conn.

The best part about being on Cal Women's Crew is: Learning your limits physically, mentally, and academically. Without pushing yourself day-to-day, it is hard to really understand how much more you can accomplish and how much stronger you can be.
The best thing about the University is: That the university understands that you are both a student and an athlete. It wants you to succeed as an athlete and a student.
My greatest achievement/finest moment was: When the announcer at the 2006 NCAAs said "California: Second." It was at that moment I knew that all the hard work everyone had put in all year had paid off.