Prior to Stanford
- Graduate of Riverdale Country School in New York, N.Y.
- Club participation: RowAmerica Rye (2022-2025)
- Team captain (2024-25)
- Team MVP (2025)
- Two-time JW8+ Youth National Championships Champion (2024-25)
- Three-time JW8+ Head of the Charles Champion (2022-2024)
- Part of the RowAmerica Rye team that set the Head of the Charles JW8+ course record in 2024 (16:09.072)
- Finalist, Prince Phillip Challenge Trophy, 2024 Henley Royal Regatta
National Team
- Two-time member of the United States National Team
- 1st, W4-, 2025 World Rowing U19 Championships
- 1st, W8+, 2024 World Rowing U19 Championships
Personal
- Parents are Anne and Ian Van Praagh
- Has one sister, Emma
- Mother, Anne, rowed collegiately at George Washington University
Why Claire Van Praagh Chose Stanford:
- "I chose Stanford for its dedication to both academic and athletic excellence."