Prior to Stanford

  • Graduate of Oxford Spires Academy
  • Club participation: Hinksey Sculling School (2019-2024)
  • Three-time podium finisher at National Schools Regatta
      • 3rd, JW8+ (2022)
      • 1st, JW4- (2023)
      • 1st, JW8+ (2024)
  • Finalist, JW8+, Henley Women’s Regatta (2024)
  • Competitor, JW8+, Prince Philip Challenge Trophy at Henley Royal Regatta (2021-2024)

National Team

  • Member of Great Britain’s U19 National Team (2022-24)
      • 2nd, JW8+, U19 World Rowing Championships (2022)
      • 2nd, JW4-, U19 World Rowing Championships (2023)
      • 2nd, JW4-, U19 World Rowing Championships (2024)

Personal

  • Parents are Julia Tilford and Peter Shepherd
  • Has one brother, Finlay
  • Hopes to major in psychology or human biology

Why Martha Shepherd Chose Stanford

  • “I chose Stanford because it was everything I ever looked for, pronounced from the moment I stepped on campus– the perfect combination of academic success and an unbelievably driven bunch of athletes. The community presented to me created a certain atmosphere that the choice was clear– my choice couldn’t be anything other than Stanford.