Cornell University Athletics

Why McNulty Chose Cornell: I chose Cornell because of the amazing blend between academics and athletics. When I visited I was very impressed by the depth of the biology department, which is my major, but also the countless number of opportunities available to students. I also loved the team atmosphere that I felt at the boathouse. Everybody was very welcoming and also very hardworking and supportive of one another.

At Cornell
As a sophomore (2019-20)
• Rowed with the “C” boat during round one of the Princeton Chase, finishing with a time of 16:41.944.
• Competed as part of the “D” boat during round two of the Princeton Chase, finished in 17:38.860.
• Came in ninth place at the Cornell Autumn Classic rowing in the “D” eighths boat, finishing in 14:30.27.

As a freshman (2018-19)
• Made two appearances in the varsity four and competed three times with the second varsity four.
• Took sixth at the Ivy League Championships where the second varsity four competed in the Grand Finals. 

Prior to Cornell

• Earned four varsity letters in rowing at Duxbury High School.
• Member of Ready Set Row club.
• Took ninth in the women's 4+ at the 2016 USRowing Youth National Championships
• Bronze medal in the women’s 4+ at the 2016 USRowing Northeast Youth Championships.
• Five-time Massachusetts Public School Rowing Association State Champion in the varsity 4+
(fall 2015, 2016; spring 2016, 2017, 2018).
• Six-time Hammer Award winner for Fastest 5k (fall 2015, 2017), Fastest 2k (spring 2018), Fastest Lightweight 5k (fall 2016), and Fastest Lightweight 2k (spring 2016, 2017).
• USRowing Northeast Regional Team first 4x at the 2017 USRowing Junior Regional Challenge.
• USRowing Scholastic Honor Roll
• Lt. Timothy Steele Memorial Award, given to the student-athlete who exemplifies leadership, honor and dedication to athletics.
• Placed fifth in the eight at the 2018 USRowing Club Nationals.
• Took sixth in the 4+ at the 2017 USRowing Club Nationals.
• Finished fourth and sixth in the 4+ and the eight, respectively, at the 2016 USRowing Club Nationals.
• Lettered four times in alpine skiing at Duxbury HS and qualified for the Individual State Championship three times (2016-18).
 

Personal

• Katherine Elizabeth McNulty is the daughter of Brian and Kerry McNulty and she has one sister.
• Enrolled in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences.