The Hedstrom File
• Interested in studying English and becoming a journalist
• Cousin, Kristin Hedstrom, competed in the lightweight double for the U.S. at the 2012 Olympics
• Published Bermuda’s first island-wide literary magazine called “The Kiskadee”
• Became a citizen of Bermuda
2016-17 (Sophomore)
• Honorable mention Pac-12 All-Academic selection
• Rowed in five regattas during the season
• Rowed in the varsity eight in four regattas, and the second varsity four in one regatta
• Served in the three-seat of the third varsity eight that captured the bronze at the Pac-12 Championships
• Also rowed in the third varsity eight in the Big Row against California, as well as in the season opener against UCLA
• Stroked the second varsity four in the Lake Natoma Invitational
2015-16 (Freshman)
• Competed in two races during the season, both at the Lake Natoma Invitational
• Rowed in the two-seat of the third varsity eight that defeated Wisconsin and Sacramento State in the Lake Natoma Invitational
• Also served in the two-seat of the third varsity eight that won the petite final against Sacramento State in the Lake Natoma Invitational
High School
• Rowed for Bermuda Rowing Association and V-Sculls Riverside
• Captain in 2014-15
• Stroked the Greenwich Academy four at the 2013 and 2014 Head of the Charles
• Also played squash for three years
• Competed in a mixed double in back to back years at the Head of the Charles
• Raced in a single at the Head of the Quinnobequin in 2013 and 2014
Personal
• Born Lulu Hedstrom in Geneva, Switzerland
• Parents are Mitchell and Zoë Hedstrom
Why Hedstrom Chose Stanford
“I chose Stanford because I admire the student body’s sense of ambition and collaboration. Furthermore, Stanford’s academic resources are outstanding, and they provide students with the tools necessary to graduate and pursue their passions.”
