Cornell University Athletics

Why Ressler Chose Cornell: I chose Cornell because as soon as I stepped on campus, I immediately liked the campus vibe. Everyone I met was so friendly and helpful. Additionally, I was looking for a school with a challenging academic program, a very competitive Division I rowing team, and great success in both post-graduate education acceptance and post-graduate employment. Cornell is the perfect mix of all three of those, as well as a beautiful campus and amazing facilities.


At Cornell
As a senior (2019-20)
• Rowed in the championship eight at the 55th Head of the Charles Regatta, finishing with a time of 16:21.888 ahead of Ivy League foe Dartmouth.
• Competed with the “A” boat during round one of the Princeton Chase, finishing in a team-best 15:44.198.
• Rowed with the “A” boat during round two of the Princeton Chase, earning a fifth-place finish following a time of 15:50.812.
• Rowed with the “A” fours boat that took second place at the Cornell Autumn Classic, finishing with a time of 14:13.83.
•  Took first place at the Cornell Autumn Classic, rowing in the “A” eights boat and finishing with a time of 12:57.75, five second ahead of a Syracuse.

As a junior (2018-19)
• Competed with the varsity eight junior her junior season.
• Helped the varsity eight to a second place finish in the petite final at the Ivy League Championships.

As a sophomore (2017-18)
• Rowed in the six-seat of the second varsity eight throughout her sophomore season.
• Helped the second varsity eight defeat Navy.

As a freshman (2016-17)
• Split time as a member of the varsity four and varsity four B throughout her rookie season.
• Helped the varsity four B become the Big Red’s top finisher at the Clemson Invitational, taking fifth in the B-level Final.
• Rowed the varsity four B to victory over Dartmouth.

Prior to Cornell 
• Ressler earned three varsity letters in rowing at Radnor high school.
• Served as the varsity team captain as a senior, after holding the role of captain of the freshman team in 2013.
• Won the team’s Most Outstanding Teammate award as a junior and the Coach’s Award as a senior.
• As a junior, Ressler won the gold medal in the varsity four at the Stotesbury Cup and took the silver medal in the varsity four at the Philadelphia City Championships.
• Also earned the bronze medal in the freshman eight at the 2013 Philadelphia City Championships.  

Personal
• Caroline Dyanne Ressler is the daughter of Dan and Kristen Ressler and she has four brothers.
• Enrolled in the College of Arts and Sciences.