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Barry and Rassam Receive CRCA Major Awards
June 13, 2025 | Women's Rowing - Lightweight
PRINCETON, N.J. – Cate Barry of the Princeton University women's lightweight rowing team added another accolade to her growing resume Wednesday as she was honored as the College Rowing Coaches Association (CRCA) Lightweight Athlete of the Year Friday, while Paul Rassam was named Coach of the Year.
Barry follows in the footsteps of Sarah Fry '24, who was the 2024 CRCA Lightweight Athlete of the Year. Rassam was also honored as Coach of the Year in 2024.
Barry sat in the stroke season for the 1V all season, leading the Tigers to an Intercollegiate Rowing Association (IRA) National Championship, an 8+ gold medal at IRAs, an Eastern Sprints team points title and an 8+ gold medal at Eastern Sprints along with an undefeated regular season. Additionally, Barry was named a CRCA First-Team All-American.
Barry follows in the footsteps of Sarah Fry '24, who was the 2024 CRCA Lightweight Athlete of the Year. Rassam was also honored as Coach of the Year in 2024.
Barry sat in the stroke season for the 1V all season, leading the Tigers to an Intercollegiate Rowing Association (IRA) National Championship, an 8+ gold medal at IRAs, an Eastern Sprints team points title and an 8+ gold medal at Eastern Sprints along with an undefeated regular season. Additionally, Barry was named a CRCA First-Team All-American.
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