Lia Pernell
Height: 5-8
Weight: 150
Birthplace: Berkeley, Calif.
Hometown: Seattle, Wash.
Residence: Seattle, Wash.
High School: Garfield High School
Undergraduate Education: Princeton University
Occupation: Rower
Began Rowing: 1995 - Green Lake Crew
Club Affiliation: George Pocock Rowing Center
Training Location: Princeton, N.J.
Six - 1999, Junior; 2003, Under 23; 2004-07, Senior
Event (s): Sculls
Facts of Interest:
Lia was a three-time All-American and Princeton's captain in 2003. She is a vegetarian. Lia enjoys reading, running, cycling and all competitive events. Her favorite place to compete is Italy. Lia's favorite song is "Won't Back Down" by Tom Petty and her favorite band is Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band. Lia said if she weren't rowing she would be playing harmonica with the Rolling Stones. Her favorite sport other than rowing is basketball. Lia said she caught the Olympic bug in 1984 when the Olympic Games were in Los Angeles and her family was living there. She said, "I was three but it was all I could think about from there on out."
International Results:
2007, FISA World Championships, Women's Quadruple Sculls, 6th
2006, FISA World Championships, Women's Quadruple Sculls, 5th
2006, FISA World Cup - Lucerne, Women's Quadruple Sculls, 4th
2005, FISA World Championships, Women's Double Sculls, 8th
National Results:
2007, National Selection Regatta #3, Women's Double Sculls, 1st
2007, National Selection Regatta #2, Women's Double Sculls, 2nd
2006, National Selection Regatta #3, Women's Double Sculls, 1st
2006, National Selection Regatta #2, Women's Double Sculls, 2nd
2006, National Selection Regatta #1, Women's Single Sculls, 2nd
2005, National Selection Regatta #2, Women's Double Sculls, 1st
2005, National Selection Regatta #1, Women's Single Sculls, 2nd