2011-12 Men's Rowing - Heavyweight Roster
Biography
At Cornell
Yost was a former walk-on who transformed into a top rower for the Big Red. After helping the freshmen eight earn its first Eastern Sprints medal in 32 years as a rookie, he helped the second varsity eight win silver at the Eastern Sprints during his sophomore season. As a junior, he led an exceptionally young crew to a victory in the 2011 IRA Petite Final and in 2012 he helped Cornell earn a top-six national ranking and led the team to a victory in the Carnegie Cup, defeating Princeton and Yale for just the fifth time since 1984. Following his senior season, he helped the United States men’s heavyweight eight win the gold medal at the 2012 U23 World Championships.
At New Trier HS
Yost participated in sailing all four years at New Trier high school.
Personal
Gardner Lehrbach Yost is the son of Kevin Yost and he has two sisters. Both of his parents, as well as both of his sisters attended Cornell University. He is enrolled in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences.
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