Aisha Chow Advances at Rio Olympics

CORAL GABLES, Fla. — Former University of Miami rower Aisha Chow is headed to the quarterfinals of the women’s single sculls at the 2016 Olympics.

Chow, who is representing her home country of Trinidad and Tobago, had to wait an extra day to compete for the second time at the Rio Olympics after inclement weather forced the women’s single sculls repechage to be postponed on Sunday.

The wait was worth it as she earned one of two qualifying spots in Repechage 1, finishing second with a time of 8:04.91. Chow’s second place finish in her repechage allowed her to advance to the quarterfinals, scheduled for Tuesday at 8:10 a.m. ET.

The past few days have been filled with excitement for Chow.  On Saturday, Chow made history in Brazil, becoming the first rower from Trinidad and Tobago to compete in the Olympics. 

Chow, who’s full name is Felice Aisha Chow, was in Heat 6 of the women’s single sculls hosted at Lagoa Stadium. Racing out of Lane 2, Chow finished fifth in Heat 6 of the women’s single sculls with a time of 8:31.83.

A member of Miami’s rowing team from 1995-1999, Chow arrived at Miami on an academic scholarship before trying out rowing as a novice. She quickly found success and was thrust into the top varsity boat as a strong, but inexperienced freshman.

In her time at Miami, Chow helped the Hurricanes excel at notable regattas, including Head of the Hooch, and helped the team become one of the top programs at the Florida Intercollegiate Rowing Association Championship. As a junior, Chow was part of the Hurricanes’ varsity eight that won a title at the Southern Intercollegiate Rowing Association championship in 1997-98.

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