2014-15 Men's Rowing - Lightweight Roster
Biography
At Cornell
Rogers was a two-year letter winner for the Big Red and was a member of back-to-back undefeated national championship varsity eight crews. He was named first-team All-Ivy twice during his career as the varsity eight won back-to-back Jope Cups and consecutive Ivy League Championships for the first time in over 50 years. The Big Red varsity eight was also named both the EARC and IRA Lightweight Crew of the Year both seasons. He served as team captain as a senior and helped Cornell to consecutive semifinal finishes in the Temple Challenge Cup at the Henley Royal Regatta. As a sophomore, Rogers rowed in the third varsity eight that won the silver medal at the 2013 EARC Sprints. He rowed as a member of the freshmen eight during his rookie season and helped the crew to a fourth place finish at the 2012 EARC Sprints.
Personal
Christopher Lambert Rogers is the son of John Lambert and Robin Rogers and has one brother. His grandfather, John Rogers, played football for the Big Red, and his grandmother Ann Rogers, also graduated from Cornell. His father rowed for Syracuse. Rogers is enrolled in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences.
Historical Player Information