SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY – The Skidmore College men's and women's rowing teams will set sail on the 2026 Spring season by competing on the road in the Ithaca Duals on Sunday.

2025 RECAP
The Thoroughbreds had a strong showing at the 2025 Liberty League Championships, with the men's varsity 8+ earning a runner-up finish while the women's varsity 8+ placed third. At the National Invitational Rowing Championships, Skidmore finished 13th in the combined team points standings out of 28 competing programs.

THE ROAD AHEAD
Following the Spring season opener at Ithaca, the Thoroughbreds will host a Home Event on April 4 at Fish Creek, before traveling out to take on Hamilton College on April 11. Skidmore will also host the New York State Championships on April 18, as well as the Liberty League Championships on May 1, before closing out the season competing at the National Invitational Rowing Championships on May 10 at Worcester, MA.

ATHLETES TO WATCH
MEN'S: The Thoroughbreds return a pair of All-Conference honorees, with junior Sam van Adrichem Boogaert, who was named to the first team, and senior Grant Steinberger, who was named to the second team. Heading into the season, van Adrichem Boogaert was also named onto the Intercollegiate Rowing Coaches Association (IRCA) Division III Heavyweight Rowing Watchlist for Rowers.

WOMEN'S: Skidmore is headlined by Collegiate Rowing Coaches Association (CRCA) All-American Delaney Miller, with the junior being named to the second team last season in addition to being named to the All-Liberty League Second Team. Heading into the season, Miller and senior Camilla Johnson were both named to the CRCA Division III Athletes to Watch list.

IN THE RANKINGS
The Skidmore women's team is currently ranked 14th in the week three CRCA Division III poll heading into the Spring season opener, while the Skidmore men are placed 12th on the IRCA Division III V8+ preseason poll.

Quotes from Head Coach Manny Valentin:
On the women
"Really excited to be working with this group of athletes. While we did graduate an excellent senior class, I've been truly impressed with how the Class of 2026 has taken the lead. Captains Norah Jankey and Camilla Johnson have really set the tone in terms of the values, standards, and behaviors expected out of the team.

We have had a whole bunch of athletes come out of last year's 2V (Charlotte Taylor, Grady Vermilye, Ava Holthoff, Ella Plosky, Cam High) to fill out seats in the 1V and as a result, continue to train at a high level. And the seniors in the 2V – Harper Staton-Todaro, Madison Lofmark, Lila Glanville – help our younger athletes as they continue to develop.

And most importantly – They are constantly looking for "the next challenge." They don't seem content with where they are. While our season is short in terms of time (32 days between our first race and the league championships), a lot can happen and and we're excited for the process."

On the men
"Our men's team this year is incredibly deep, with 12 guys vying for the top boat. 5 guys return to the 1V, led by Sam van Adrichem Boogaert and Thomas du Four. Captain Grant Steinberger holds the team to a high standard.

Our 2V has put several first years into the fire right away, but they are eager to race and improve. We have a challenging race schedule and this team is ready to make the leap. They are training at higher levels than previous years, and that's encouraging considering our program high 2nd place finish at Liberty Leagues last year.

It's been really fun to coach this group – They truly embody our team values – They are accountable, they improve, and they are excellent teammates. It's everything a rowing coach can ask for. Now the challenge is to put it all together on race day."