Justine Gillert '18 Recruiting Profile

My name is Justine Gillert and I have been rowing for 6 years.

I've competed in regattas provincially, nationally and internationally.  My recent accomplishments include:

2019-116th Annual NWIRA Championship Regatta.

Opens Women’s Pair, Quad, Eight, Double and Opens Womens Four -place 1st all events.  Opens Women’s Single Places 4th. 

2019 - 137th Royal Canadian Henley Women’s under 23-placed 5th in Double.

2018-136th Royal Canadian Henley Women's Under 19 Double 1st Place, 136th Royal Canadian Henley Women's Under 19 single in the top 9 out of 78 athletes, 136th Royal Canadian Henley Women's under 23 pair placing in the top 15 out of 78 participants. In November 2017, I finished as the 5th fastest junior at the Canadian National Rowing Championships and 24th overall in the open women's singles category.  My next goal is to be challenged to compete in rowing at a collegiate level.  

I was named the Winnipeg Rowing Club  Junior Athlete of the Year in 2016-17 and 2017-18. I was named the  Manitoba Rowing Association Junior Athlete of the Year in 2017-18.

I am a disciplined, goal-driven athlete with a strong work ethic.  I strive to achieve the highest level of excellence not only in rowing but in all aspects  of my life such as school, work and volunteering.  Rowing has pushed me towards and beyond my limits as I consistently improve my technique, physical fitness and strength.

One of the reasons I enjoy rowing is the team aspect!  I enjoy being able to thrive off of my crewmates and encourage them as we strive for greatness. You can't succeed in rowing alone!

I am experienced in sculling, sweeping and bowing.  I have rowed in different seats, different boats and different sides.  I am very adaptable when it comes to rowing as I love being presented with new challenges and ways to become a better athlete and rower!