Mariko Kelly Season 2017-18

2017-18 (Junior)
• Named to the Pac-12 All-Academic Second Team
• Finished third in the varsity four at the Pac-12 Championships
• Finished second in the varsity four Petite Final at the NCAA Championships

National
• Named to the USA Junior World Championships roster for the 8+
• Attended Junior National Team Sweep Selection Camp in 2015
• Placed second at the 2014 junior trials in the 2-
• Went to sculling selection camp in 2013

2016-17 (Sophomore)
• Second Team Pac-12 All-Academic selection
• Competed in all six regattas on the season
• Primarily rowed in the varsity four, while also seeing time in the second varsity eight
• Rowed in the two-seat of the varsity four that finished ninth at the NCAA Championships
• Stroked the varsity four that placed fourth at the Pac-12 Championships
• Competed in the varsity four that defeated No. 3 Michigan and No. 7 Virginia at the Pac-12 Challenge
• Rowed in the seven-seat of the second varsity eight that faced No. 2 California and No. 9 Brown at the Lake Natoma Invitational
• Also competed in the second varsity eight against California in the Big Row

2015-16 (Freshman)
• Competed in every regatta during the season, splitting time between the second varsity eight and varsity four
• Rowed in the five-seat of the second varsity eight to a third place finish (ninth overall) at the NCAA Championships
• Served in the six-seat of the second varsity eight that captured the bronze at the Pac-12 Championships
• Also rowed in the six-seat of the second varsity eight against No. 1 California in the Big Row
• Competed in the two-seat of the varsity four at the Lake Natoma Invitational in wins over No. 12 Wisconsin, No. 18 Notre Dame, Gonzaga and Sacramento
• Served in the three-seat of the varsity four that placed second against No. 8 Washington, Oregon State, Oklahoma and UCF in the Oregon State Classic
• Rowed in the bow-seat of the varsity four in a dual race with No. 8 Washington at the Oregon State Classic
• Also served in the bow-seat of the varsity four that defeated No. 1 California and No. 20 Duke at the Pac-12 Challenge at Redwood Shores

High School
• Graduated from La Jolla Country Day School in 2015
• Rowed for San Diego Rowing Club
• Captain of the team in 2014-15
• Bronze medal in the quad at the 2015 Youth Nationals
• Earned gold in the 4x and silver in the 2x at the Southwest Junior Championships in 2015
• Claimed a bronze medal in the 4x at the 2014 Youth Nationals
• Won the 4x and took second in the 2- at the 2014 Southwest Junior Championships
• Placed fifth in the youth 2x at the Head of the Charles
• Fourth place in the 4x at the 2013 Youth Nationals
• Silver medal in the 4x at the 2013 Southwest Junior Championships

Personal
• Born Mariko Kelly in San Diego, Calif.
• Parents are Sean and Lori Kelly
• Has one sibling, Tomo

Why Kelly Chose Stanford
“There was never any question that Stanford was the university I wanted to attend. College is a once in a lifetime experience, and Stanford is a one of a kind university. The campus is rich in tradition and history, but also has a unique and fun vibe. I am truly honored to have the opportunity to study with top-notch professors and classmates, to row for world-class coaches and teammates, and to call Stanford my home for the next four years!”


The Kelly File
• Majoring in human biology
• Interested in studying physical therapy
• Uncle, David Gleeson, was an Olympic rower and coach