Kristine Matusiak of Glenburnie, Ont., is the second consecutive women’s rower to have claimed the PHE’55 Alumnae Trophy with Connie Dayboll (Grimsby, Ont.), claiming last year’s honour.
Matusiak has been a key contributor to the women’s rowing team for four seasons, claiming multiple medals at the provincial and national level. Her contribution has helped attain three consecutive OUA team championships and one national title in 2007-08. At the OUA level, she is a three-time champion in both the lightweight eight and lightweight four disciplines. Nationally, Matusiak continued her success claiming gold in the lightweight four at the Canadian University Rowing Championship three years in a row.
A former Agnes McLaughlin Scholarship recipient she is a two-time OUA Academic All-Star and has been recognized on the Dean’s Honour list twice. Matusiak will complete her studies this spring earning two degrees – a Bachelor of Physical Education and a Bachelors of Science in Life Sciences.
