Anika Christofferson Season 2016-17

2017-18 (Junior)
• Named to the Pac-12 All-Academic First Team
• Named a National Scholar-Athlete by the CRCA
• Finished third in the second varsity eight at the Pac-12 Championships
• Finished seventh in the second varsity eight at the NCAA Championships

2016-17 (Sophomore)
• Rowed in the second varsity eight in all six regattas on the season
• Primarily rowed in the five-seat of the 2V8, while competing in the four-seat at NCAAs
• Served in the 2V8 that captured the bronze at the Pac-12 Championships
• Competed in the 2V8 that placed ninth overall at the NCAA Championships
• 2V8 defeated No. 3 Michigan at Redwood Shores

2015-16 (Freshman)
• Competed in every regatta during the season, primarily rowing in the second varsity eight
• Served in the bow-seat of the second varsity eight that placed third in the petite final and ninth overall at the NCAA Championships
• Rowed in the three-seat of the varsity four that captured the bronze at the Pac-12 Championships
• Competed in the four-seat of the second varsity eight that defeated No. 12 Wisconsin, No. 18 Notre Dame, Gonzaga and Sacramento State and placed third against No. 1 Brown and No. 2 California at the Lake Natoma Invitational
• Also rowed in the four-seat against No. 1 California in the Big Row
• Competed in the two-seat of the second varsity eight that finished second against No. 8 Washington, Oregon State, Oklahoma and UCF in the Oregon State Classic
• Rowed in the bow-seat of the second varsity eight that defeated No. 20 Duke at the Pac-12 Challenge at Redwood Shores
• Also served in the bow-seat of the second varsity eight that faced No. 1 California the Pac-12 Challenge

High School
• Graduated from Mercer Island High School in 2015
• Rowed for Mount Baker Crew
• Holds the Mount Baker Junior Women’s 2k erg record and is second on the 6k list
• Placed fifth at the 2015 Youth Nationals in the 8+
• Stroked the varsity eight to an undefeated fall in 2014
• Won the 2014 Northwest Regional Championship in the 8+ and 4+
• Also won the Brentwood Regatta and Opening Day Regatta in the 8+
• Stroked the varsity eight to sixth place at the 2014 Youth Nationals
• Crew team captain in 2014-15
• Was a swimmer and lacrosse player before high school

Personal
• Born Anika Christofferson in Seattle, Wash.
• Parents are Glen and Susan Christofferson
• Has three siblings, Dane, Quinn and Drew

Why Christofferson Chose Stanford
“I chose Stanford because it offers me the perfect balance of academic and athletic rigor. I couldn't be more excited to join the Women of Stanford!”

The Christofferson File
• Interested in studying pediatrics and neonatology
• Played the trombone in the 2012 Tournament of Roses Parade