Cornell University Athletics

Why McGovern Chose Cornell: I chose Cornell University because of the ability to study computer science in a liberal arts school, and because of the strong rowing program. Everyone I've met from Cornell shows compelling enthusiasm for the school, which I find very inspiring. When I went on my official visit, I realized that Cornell is definitely where I'll be happiest.


At Cornell
As a senior (2019-20)
• Rowed in the championship four at the 55th Head of the Charles Regatta, crossing the finish line in 18:33.611 and beating Harvard Radcliffe …
• Competed with the “B” boat during round one of the Princeton Chase, crossing the finish line in 16:30.547 …
• On fours boat “D” at the Cornell Autumn Classic, finished with a time of 15:35.02 …
• Rowed in the “B” eights boat at the Cornell Autumn Classic that took fifth place, crossing the finish line in 13:44.97 …

As a junior (2018-19)
• Competed with the second varsity eight during her junior campaign.
• Helped the second varsity eight defeat Dartmouth at the Parents Cup.
• Took sixth at the Ivy League championships where the second varsity eight competed in the Grand Finals.

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

As a freshman (2016-17)
• Consistent member of the third varsity eight throughout her rookie season.
• Helped the crew finish just outside of the medals in fourth behind Brown, Yale, and Harvard at the 2017 Ivy League Women’s Rowing Championships.
• Rowed the third varsity eight to victory over Dartmouth.

Prior to Cornell
• Rowed for three years in the varsity crew at the Rockland Rowing Club, serving as the varsity team captain during the 2015-16 season.
• That same season, she won the Ironman Erg Championships in the varsity women’s event, after a third place finish in 2015.
• Won gold with the varsity quad at the 2015 Mid-Atlantic championships and placed second overall with that same crew in the B Final of the 2015 Youth Nationals.
• Also rowed to a 32nd place finish in the varsity four at the 2015 Head of the Charles. McGovern won Rockland’s Most Improved award in the fall of 2014. 

Personal
• Cassidy Irene McGovern is the daughter of Bill McGovern and Eileen Callahan and she has one younger brother.
• Enrolled in the College of Arts and Sciences.