Cornell University Athletics

At Cornell
Junior (2015-16): Ridenour helped the second varsity eight to victories over Syracuse and Navy in a battle for the Stagg Points Plate, as well as a win over Penn and Dartmouth for the James Wray Memorial Trophy. At the 2016 Eastern Sprints he helped the second varsity eight to a second place finish in the Petite Finals to take eighth place overall. At the IRA National Championship he rowed in the third varsity eight that also placed second in the Petite Finals for an eighth place finish. Following the season, Ridenour was named to the IRA All-Academic Team. After the season, Ridenour rowed in the Cornell heavyweight 4- that competed in the Visitors’ Challenge Cup at the 177th edition of the Henley Royal Regatta.

Sophomore (2014-15): During his sophomore season, Ridenour was a member of the varsity eight that took 10th overall to beat its seed at the 2015 IRA Regatta, after taking fourth in the Petite Finals at the 2015 ECAC Sprints to finish 10th overall. He was also a member of the varsity eight that won its eighth consecutive Madeira Cup by beating Penn, while also defeating Dartmouth for the third year in a row. 

Freshman (2013-14): In his first season with the Big Red, Ridenour stroked the freshmen eight to a bronze medal at the 2014 Eastern Sprints. The crew went on to be the Big Red's lone boat to race in the Grand Finals of the 2014 IRA Regatta and placed sixth in the nation.

Prior to Cornell
Ridenour rowed for five years at the Brentwood College School, serving as team captain during his senior season. He won the gold medal with the team’s varsity eight at the 2013 CSSRA National Champions, after winning the silver medal in 2012.
 
Personal
Nicholas William Ridenour is the son of Doug and Tatjana Ridenour and he has one older sister and one younger brother. He is enrolled in the College of Engineering.