Cherniss and O’Donohoue Named CRCA Athletes To Watch

Joely Cherniss and Laoise O’Donohoue

Cherniss and O’Donohoue Named CRCA Athletes To Watch

February 16, 2026 | Women's Rowing - Open

PRINCETON – Joely Cherniss and Laoise O'Donohoue were honored as CRCA Athletes To Watch, the organization announced today.

Cherniss has rowed on the 1V each of her two seasons with Princeton, recording two Ivy League first varsity gold medals. O'Donohoue has nabbed four medals at the Ivy League Rowing Championships including two golds with the third varsity in 2023 and varsity four in 2024. She also nabbed a silver medal with the four at NCAAs in 2024.

Princeton begins the 2026 season vs. Brown for the Class of 1987 Trophy on Mar. 28.