2025-26 Men's Rowing Roster

Marco Altamura

  • Class Sophomore
  • Hometown Rye, N.Y.
  • High School Rye HS (RowAmerica Rye)
  • Major Political Science

Biography

FRESHMAN (2024-25)

  • Competed in nine regattas in his first collegiate season
  • Made his collegiate debut in USD’s “B” boat during the Head of the American Regatta (Oct. 26)
  • Recorded his first collegiate victory, as a part of the Freshman 4+ race during the San Diego Fall Classic (Nov. 10)
  • Logged two wins in the 2V8+ boat against Orange Coast and UC Irvine in head-to-head matchups during the Redwood Shores Invitational (March 1-2)
  • Registered a third win that weekend in the 2V8+ boat over UCLA in the California Challenge Cup (March 1)
  • Placed second in the 2V8+ boat during the finals of the San Diego Crew Classic (March 29-30)
  • Finished as runner-up with USD’s 2V8+ boat during the first of the WIRA Championships (April 26-27)
  • Placed fourth while rowing in the bow position in the Toreros’ 2V8+ boat during the MPSF Championships (May 17-18)

HIGH SCHOOL 

  • Attended Rye High School in Westchester County, N.Y.
  • Finished second in a race at the U.S. Rowing National Championship in 2023-24
  • Placed third in a Head of the Charles River Regatta race in 2023
PERSONAL 
  • Son of Jacqueline and Charles Altamura, born in New York City
  • Has two sisters, Talia and Amber
  • Favorite food is sushi
  • Favorite book is 'Brain on Fire'

Historical Player Information

  • 2024-25Freshman

  • 2025-26Sophomore