Cornell University Athletics

Why Canaan Chose Cornell: The combination of rigorous academics and an esteemed rowing tradition at Cornell presents amazing opportunities. After going on an official visit and feeling the sense of community within the rowing team and within the university as a whole, I knew that Cornell was the school for me. I know that at Cornell I can excel both on the water and in the classroom, and I cannot see myself rowing and studying anywhere else!
 
Prior to Cornell
Canaan rowed with a pair clubs in Connecticut, first as a member of the Saugatuck Rowing Club for three years before spending a year with the Connecticut Boat Club. With Saugatuck, she participated in four-person, two-person and solo boats. With the Connecticut Boat Club, Canaan rowed in the second and third varsity eight boats. She medaled at the Mercer Lake Sprints and Saratoga Invitational, before winning the Northeast Youth Championships. She also competed in the C.R.A.S.H.-B. Sprints. At Greens Farms Academy, Canaan garnered one varsity letter in basketball.
 
Personal
Lillian Grace Canaan is the daughter of Najib ’86 and Lynn ’87 Canaan and she has one older sister and one younger brother. She is enrolled in the College of Arts and Sciences.