Cornell University Athletics

Why Bowman Chose Cornell: I was originally interested in Cornell University because of its outstanding academics, highly ranked engineering program and the fact that it had a rowing team. My first introduction to the school was during a recruiting trip. I didn't know what to expect and I was pleasantly surprised when I met the girls on the team and the coaches. The girls were welcoming and friendly and the coaches were awesome! As we explored the campus, I instantly fell in love with it. The classes I attended were all interesting and I could easily see myself fitting in. After my visit, I knew that Cornell was the only place for me.
 
Prior to Cornell
As a member of Steel City Rowing Club, Bowman was a three-time team captain and was named the club’s Athlete of the Year in 2013. She was a three-time Youth Nationals qualifier and attended the Junior National Team Sculling Selection Camp in 2014. Bowman also placed sixth overall in the lightweight junior women event at the 2014 CRASH B World Indoor Rowing Championships. She took second in the junior A singles at the 2014 Club National Championship, as well as placing ninth overall in the youth single at the Youth National Championship that same season. She also earned a gold medal in the U19 quad at the 2013 Head of the Schuylkill, as well as silver in the U19 quad at the 2014 Royal Canadian Henley. Bowman also swam for one season at Oakland Catholic High School, qualifying for the AAA WPIALs in the 100 backstroke as a freshman and helping the program to conference championship in 2012.
 
Personal
Salli Ann Bowman is the daughter of Michael and Beth Bowman and she has one older brother and one older sister. Her grandfather Robert Moran was a member of the Tufts University men’s basketball team, serving as team captain as a senior in 1945, while her brother Brent swam at Centre College from 2007-11. She is enrolled in the College of Engineering.