WILMINGTON, Delaware —MIT women's lightweight crew junior Josephine Williams (Darien, Conn.) has been named to the Collegiate Rowing Coaches Association (CRCA) Lightweight All-American First Team. The honor is first of Williams' career.

The CRCA All-American Awards recognize the most outstanding collegiate rowers and coxswains across all NCAA divisions and the lightweight category. These athletes have demonstrated elite athletic performance, leadership, consistency, and dedication throughout the season, earning distinction among the top rowers in the nation.

Williams helped MIT's Lightweight 4+ claim national runner-up honors at the IRA National Championship earlier this month. The silver medal performance in the V4+ was the best result for the lightweight four since a runner-up performance at the 2023 IRA National Championship, as MIT has finished in the top five in the Varsity 4+ at every IRA National Championship since 2021.

This prestigious recognition honors athletes who have contributed significantly to their teams while meeting high standards in competition and training. The All-American teams also serve as the foundation for the selection of Athlete of the Year Finalists—with one ultimate Athlete of the Year selected from each division.

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