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2026-27 MIT Women's Openweight Crew Roster

Katarzyna Opalinska

  • Height 5-9
  • Class First Year
  • High School Northside College Prep
  • Hometown Chicago, Ill.
  • Major Chemical-Biological Engineering

Biography

Before MIT:
  • Attended Northside College Prep graduated in 2026
  • Participated in rowing for 4 years
  • Received Carson Scholarship
  • Placed 6th place at the 2025 Youth National Championships in the 2V8+
  • 7th at the 2023 Youth National Championships in the U17 8+
Personal:
  • Born in Chicago, Illinois
  • Has one older brother
  • Loves cats...would like to have 10 of them but only has 1
Why MIT?
  • "I loved the way the community at MIT works together to further there education. It feels more collaborative than other colleges and the people are very welcoming."