University of Tennessee Athletics
2019-20 Rowing Roster
Roster
Loving, Eleanor

Eleanor Loving
- Class:
- Junior
- Hometown:
- Nashville, Tenn.
- High School:
- Harpeth High
Bio
CAREER HONORS
- Big 12 Academic All-Conference First Team -- 2019, 2020
- SEC Academic Honor Roll -- 2019
2018-19 - SOPHOMORE
- Coxed the 2V8 crew to a sixth-place finish at the Big 12 Championships with a time of 7:01.132.
- Guided the 1V8 to a third-place finish at the Women's Sprints with a time of 6:45.828 in the Petite Finals.
- Led the 1V8 to a fourth-place finish with a time of 6:59.225 at the San Diego Crew Classic.
- Coxed the 1V8 to a second-place finish against Alabama with a time of 6:04.4 in Oak Ridge.
- Guided the 2V8 boat to a couple first-place finishes at the Oak Ridge Cardinal Invitational, including the fastest time of the day of 5:53.613.
2017-18 - FRESHMAN
- Coxed the 2V8 to a second-place finish in the grand finals of the Big 12 Championship, edging out Kansas State and Oklahoma in the final sprint with a time of 6:53.670
- Took second in the 2V8 Petite Final at the Women’s Sprints in Worcester, Mass. with a time of 7:00.658
- Guided the 2V8 to a sixth-place finish in the 2V8 Final B of the Clemson Invitational with a time of 6:43.11
- Coxed the 2V8 to wins over Kansas and Kansas State at the Big 12 Double Dual
- Led Tennessee’s 2V8+ to a third-place finish at the San Diego Crew Classic in the Petite Finals of the Women's Collegiate 2V Jackie Ann Stitt Hungness Trophy with a time of 7:18.899
- Guided the 2V4 to three 4th place finishes at the Oak Ridge Cardinal Invitational
- Guided her crew to a third place finish in the Club 4+ at the 2017 Head of the Charles Regatta with a time of 18:29.893
PERSONAL
- Daughter of Sarah and Andrew Loving
- Wants to become a dietitian in a hospital and to possibly coach rowing
- Hobbies include playing the violin, baking, Cross Fit, and going on long runs with her friends
- On her biggest sports influence: “My biggest sports influence is my head coach, Eric Gehrke, because of the strong work ethic that he has instilled in me. I will always remember the life skills that he has taught me and the rest of my teammates.”
- Attended Row West Racing Camp in 2017 and placed 6th in the U19 8+ and Intermediate Lightweight 4+ at the Club National Championships
- On why she chose the University of Tennessee: “The first thing that drew me to the school was the spirit that surrounded campus. Everyone I met on my visit was so proud to be a UT student. Next, the coaches are phenomenal and genuinely care about their athletes. The goals of the rowing program are clear and I cannot wait to be a part of the future of UT rowing.”
Everything Orange S2 | Alex Pidgeon (Rowing)
Thursday, May 22
ROW | Walk-On Promo
Thursday, August 15
Everything Orange | Kim Cupini (Rowing)
Thursday, February 01
Rowing | 2023 Senior Video
Monday, May 22