Cornell University Athletics

Why Padula Chose Cornell: I chose Cornell because they had everything I wanted and needed for a successful path in life. I saw myself there challenging myself intellectually in my classes, rowing with the lovely red and white oars, and most importantly making friends and connections to last me the rest of my life.

 
At Cornell
As a junior (2017-18)
• Rowed in the varsity eight during her junior season.

As a sophomore (2016-17)
• Split time as a member of the varsity eight and second varsity eight throughout her sophomore season.
• Rowed with the varsity eight at the 2017 Ivy League Women’s Rowing Championships.

As a freshman (2015-16)
• In her rookie season, Padula helped the varsity four to a victory over Penn and UMass at the Doc Hosea Invitational Regatta.
• She then moved into the second varsity eight for the final five races of the season.

Prior to Cornell
• Earned three varsity letters at Niskayuna high school.
• Also a member of the Niskayuna Rowing Club.
• As a senior, she earned a bronze medal in the senior eight with coxswain at the New York State Scholastic Championship, as well as a bronze medal with that same boat at the Stotesbury Cup.
• In 2014, she helped the junior eight with coxswain to the gold medal at the New York State Scholastic Championship, while also winning the SRAA National Champions.
• Same boat took the silver medal at the 2014 Stotesbury Cup.

Personal
• Rachel Marion Padula is the daughter of David and Denise Padula.
• Enrolled in the School of Industrial and Labor Relations.