2017-18 Men's Rowing - Lightweight Roster
Biography
• After spending his first two seasons with the lightweight program, Mencke will row with the heavyweights beginning in 2018-19.
As a sophomore (2017-18)
• Rowed in the lightweight second varsity eight for the majority of his sophomore season before moving in the varsity eight for IRAs.
• Won a silver medal in the lightweight second varsity eight at Eastern Sprints.
• Helped the lightweight second varsity eight to wins over Princeton, MIT, and Dartmouth.
• Was in the lightweight varsity eight that took second in the Petite Finals at IRAs.
As a freshman (2016-17)
• Consistent member of the lightweight third varsity eight throughout his rookie season.
• Helped the lightweight crew defeat Princeton, Columbia & MIT, and Dartmouth.
• Also rowed for the lightweight third varsity eight that placed fourth in the Grand Final at the 2017 EARC Sprints.
Prior to Cornell
• As a member of the Dallas United Club, Mencke rowed 3-seat in the crew's eight that won gold at the 2016 Central Youth Championship.
• Rowed bow seat in the coxed four, and 3-seat in the eight that won gold at 2015 Texas State Championships.
Personal
• Charles Theodore Mencke is the son of Robert and Mary Mencke and he has two brothers and one sister.
• His brother, Robert, played lacrosse for Harvard.
• Enrolled in the College of Arts and Sciences.
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