Cornell University Athletics

Why Misthos Chose Cornell: “Although many found the task of choosing where to pursue their higher education daunting, my official visit to Cornell reaffirmed that Cornell was where I belonged. On my official visit, I felt welcome by all. Not only does Cornell have an excellent women’s rowing program in terms of racing, the rowers and coaches are kind and truly define the word ‘team.’ In addition, the School of Industrial and Labor Relations specifies in aspects of economics, labor law, and history that I am passionate about and hope to develop into a career in law in the future. I am overly enthused to spend the next four years of my life at Cornell University as a committed student and rower and look forward to experiencing the endless opportunities that Cornell presents.”

At Cornell
During her junior season, Misthos rowed in the varsity eight that placed fifth overall at the 2015 Ivy League Women’s Rowing Championship. She also helped the Big Red to win the Parents’ Cup with a varsity eight victory over Dartmouth during the regular season. Following the season, Misthos traveled to England with the Big Red to participate in the program's first-ever trip to the Henley Women's Regatta, where she rowed as a member of the varsity eight in the Elite 8 race. As a sophomore, Misthos rowed in the second varsity eight boat that won the Petite Finals to take seventh overall at the 2014 Ivy League Women's Rowing Championship. In her first season with the Big Red, Misthos rowed in the third varsity eight that took fourth place at the 2013 Ivy League Women's Rowing Championship.

Prior to Cornell
Misthos competed for the Long Island Rowing Club, leading the varsity four with coxswain to a first place finish at the 2011 New York State Scholastic Rowing Championships and to another win in the varsity double at the same championships in 2012. She also competed in the 2012 Youth National Championships.

Personal
Theodora Misthos is the daughter of John and Antigoni Misthos and has one brother and one sister. She is enrolled in the School of Industrial and Labor Relations.