The Spain File
• Interested in studying biology and doing medical research
• Worked in communications for iROW Fitness Studio
• Used to be a competitive skiier
• Raised a puppy for Guide Dogs of America
High School
• Graduated from Harvard-Westlake School in 2015
• Rowed for the Marina Aquatic Center Junior Rowing Club
• Placed ninth at Youth Nationals in the 8+ in both 2014 and 2015
• Second place at the 2015 Southwest Regional Championships and third in both 2013 and 2014
• Finished second in the lightweight 4+ in both 2013 and 2014 at the Southwest Regional Championships
• Placed second in the novice 4+ at the 2012 Southwest Regional Championships
• Third place in the 8+ at the 2014 San Diego Crew Classic
• Sixth in the 8+ at the 2014 Head of the Charles
• Team awards included the Rigger Award (2015), Coaches Award (2014) and Most Improved (2013).
• Second in the lightweight women’s category at the Long Beach Erg Springs in 2015 and third in 2014
Personal
• Born Riley Spain in Dallas, Texas
• Parents are Matthew and Kristen Spain
• Has one sibling, Whit
Why Spain Chose Stanford
“It’s Stanford – why go anywhere else? Stanford offers a vibrant community where it’s possible to be a student, an athlete, and just a regular person with all of the support and fun essential to an amazing college experience. It’s the only school where I felt I could pursue all aspects of who I am without compromising on any of them.”