Rower Brings Home Gold In World University Championships

Jordan Hyde '25 won gold at the World University Games earlier this month as part of the United States Women's Eight. The team beat Italy by .67 seconds in the final. 

"Representing the United States at the World University Championships was an absolute privilege," said Hyde, who competes on Washington's women's rowing team.

Hyde was the only Division III female athlete to compete in these games. She raced her way to qualify to be a part of the final eight. 

"Our team was composed of 11 rowers from 10 different universities. Unlike many of the other countries at the World Games, we had never rowed with one another before. When we came out on top in our heat (edging out Norway and the Netherlands), I think we realized we had a shot at placing well in the finals. We had put in a great deal of work in the weeks prior to racing, and we were excited to show how much we had grown together," Hyde recalled. "Two days later (on July 6th) we successfully clinched first, and the feeling was unforgettable!"

Hyde has had quite the notable career at Washington College. She was named a Collegiate Rowing Coaches Association (CRCA) Second Team All-American for the second year in a row, earned the title of Mid-Atlantic Rowing Conference (MARC) First Team All-Conference two years in a row, was named an All-MARC Novice in her rookie season, is a two-time College Sports Communicators Academic All-District, two time CRCA Scholar-Athlete, and has also been named her team's most valuable player twice. Hyde will return to campus this fall to compete in her senior year. 

"This opportunity allowed me to see the amazing international community rowing has developed over the years," Hyde said. "I am beyond grateful for what I have learned, and what I will take with me from this experience. Thank you to everyone who has supported me along the way!" 

— Courtney Hardy