Kristen Byrd

	Class: Sophomore
	Hometown: Franklin, Tenn.
	High School: Easton Area HS

	Height: 5-8
	Experience: 1L

05/04/2013

KU Finishes Third at Big 12 Rowing Championships

Jayhawks win Big 12 title in Fourth Varsity Eight

03/30/2013

Jayhawks Fall Short in Classic Sunflower Showdown

First Varsity Eight decided by less than two seconds

03/11/2012

Jayhawks in Sixth at Oklahoma Invite

KU recorded wins over Oklahoma, Creighton and Kansas State

2012-13 (Sophomore): Member of Big 12 Champion boat in Fourth Varsity Eight...Rowed in 2V8 for KU in the Sunflower Showdown vs. Kansas State...Rowed in Second Varsity Four at Oklahoma Invite.

2011-12 (Freshman): Raced in Big 12 Championship as a member of the second Novice Eight boat...Achieved a 3.0 GPA.

High School: Letter winner in track & field team for three years at Easton Area HS...Also participated in softball.

Personal: Daughter of Eric and Valerie Byrd... Has three siblings: Jerval Watson, Jenelle Byrd and Eric Byrd, Jr... Plans to major in pre-business and marketing.