2014-15 Women's Rowing Roster

MJ Keys

  • Class Senior
  • High School Clemson
  • Hometown Christchurch, New Zealand

Biography

Honors & Awards:
· All-WCC Selection - 2015

Junior (2013-14):
Competed with V8+ in all races as No. 8 seat... Helped USD win 2014 WCC Championship... Helped USD earn first berth in NCAA Championships in school history, where they took 15th place overall.

Previous College: Attended Clemson University of the ACC where she raced with the 2V8.

High School: Competed in rowing, cycling, cross country, and track at Christchurch Girls' High School... Honored as an Elite Sportswoman at her school as a senior... Nominated for All-Around Sportswoman her junior season... Took 1st in the U18 pair and U18 eight at the South Island Team Championships her senior year... Placed 3rd at the 2010 U18 Secondary School Nationals... Finished 1st in four events (pair, double, quad, and four) at the 2010 South Island Championships... Won four gold medals at the 2010 Canterbury Championships... Also competed with the Benchmark Homes New Zealand Cycling Team, where she took 1st place at the 2010 U19 New Zealand Duathlon Nationals and 3rd at the Grape Ride Elite Road Race... Finished 2nd in the 2010 South Island Cross Country Championships.

Personal: Born Nov. 27, 1992 in Christchurch, New Zealand... Chose USD for the great city, bay, and rowing environment, the coaching staff and the atmosphere for success... Has a twin brother, Logan, and has two other brothers, Ben and Josh, who are twins...

Major: Philosophy

Minor: Psychology

Historical Player Information

  • 2013-14Junior

    Port/Starboard
  • 2014-15Senior

    Port/Starboard