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2018-19 Men's Crew - Heavyweight

Ruben Merenfeld

  • Height 5-11
  • Class Junior
  • Hometown North Miami Beach, Fla.
  • High School Univ. School of Nova Southeastern Univ.
  • Major Nuclear Physics

Biography

2018-19: Appeared in six events, four as the #1 seat of the V4+ … was the #1 seat of the Club 8+ that finished 18th at the Head of the Charles (10/20) … finished third in the Grand Final at the Dad Vail Regatta (5/11) … captured first place at the Donahue Cup (4/13) … defeated Marist (4/14). [COMPLETE BOATINGS]

2017-18: Appeared in three events … was the #2 seat of the V4+ that finished sixth in the Grand Final at the Dad Vail Regatta (5/12) … was the #1 seat of the V4+ that captured the Donahue Cup (4/14) … was the #3 seat of the 3V8 at the Alumni Cup (3/31). [COMPLETE BOATINGS]

2016-17: Competed on the lightweight team … appeared in five events, four as a member of the 2V8 … was the #7 seat of the 2V8 that finished fourth in the petite final of the EARC Sprints (5/14) … raced in the #3 seat of the V4+ that was the runner-up at the Biglin Bowl (4/15). [COMPLETE BOATINGS]

Off the Water at MIT: Majoring in computer science … was an intern at Store-Dot Ltd. And ChronWell … conducted research in organic chemistry … Interphase EDGE scholar.

High School: A 2016 graduate of University School of Nova Southeastern University … captain … earned a varsity letter … finished second at the Head of the Hooch … was a two-time competitor at the World Rowing Junior Championship … was also a member of the golf team … Science National Honor Society … Honor Roll.

Club: Hollywood Rowing Club.

Historical Player Information

  • 2017-18Sophomore

    5'11"
  • 2018-19Junior

    5'11"