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University of Rhode Island

2020-21 Women's Rowing Roster

Olivia Bleier

  • Class Senior
  • High School Pittsford Mendon
  • Hometown Pittsford, N.Y.

Biography

2021 (Senior)

  • Earned Collegiate Rowing Coaches Association 2021 National Scholar-Athlete recognition (career GPA higher than a 3.5)
  • Was the cox for the Varsity 8+ that won its flight at the Atlantic 10 Championship (5/15)
  • Was the cox for the Varsity 8+ boat that beat Boston College and lost to Northeastern and Boston University (5/2)
  • Was the cox for the Varsity 8+ that defeated Northeastern (4/24)
  • Was the cox for the Varsity 8+ boat that placed first out of six schools at Overpeck Park (4/10)
  • Was the cox for the Varsity 8+ boat in a loss to Brown (4/3)

2019 (Sophomore)

  • Was the cox for the Third Varsity 8+ that placed third in its flight at the Atlantic 10 Championship (5/18)
  • Was the cox for the Varsity 4+ B at the Eastern Sprints (5/5)
  • Was the cox for the Varsity 4+ B at the Cherry Hill Invitational (4/20)
  • Was the cox for the Varsity 4+ B at the Doc Hosea Invitational (3/30)
  • Was the cox for the Varsity 4+ B boat at the Cooper Sprints (3/24)

 Before URI

  • Graduated with Honors from Pittsford Mendon High School.
  • Four-year member of the rowing team.
  • Member of National Honor Society
  • Helped Pittsford take 2nd back to back years in the New York State Championship.

Personal

  • Daughter of Ron and Patty.
  • Has one sister, Jillian.
  • Enjoys arts & crafts, jigsaw puzzles, skiing, and photography in her spare time.
  • Favorite teams are USA Rowing and the Buffalo Bills. 
  • Majoring in Pharmacy. 

Historical Player Information

  • 2017-18Freshman

  • 2018-19Sophomore

  • 2019-20Junior

  • 2020-21Senior