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University of Rhode Island

2018-19 Women's Rowing

Olivia Philippi

  • Class Sophomore
  • High School Prout
  • Hometown Kingston, R.I.

Biography

Before URI

  • Attended Curry College as a freshman before transferring to Rhode Island.
  • Went to the Prout School, where she was a member of the basketball and track & field teams. 
  • Earned four varsity letters in basketball and one in track. 
  • Was a member of the National Honors Society and the Rhode Island Honors Society. 
  • Volunteered at Jonnycakes Food Pantry and the South County Hospital. 

Personal

  • Born June 17, 1999.
  • Daughter of Christina and Chris Philippi.
  • Has two sisters, Ella and Julianna.
  • Her dad, Chris, played basketball at Conn College. 
  • Enjoys photography, hiking and basketball.
  • Favorite athlete is Gordon Hayward. 
  • Favorite team is the Boston Celtics. 
  • Majoring in health studies with hopes of being a neonatal nurse practitioner.