Hobart and William Smith Colleges Athletics

Hobart and William Smith

2026-27 Hobart Rowing Roster

Oliver Benedict

  • Class First-Year
  • Height 5-8
  • Hometown Norwich, Vt.
  • Highschool Hanover

Biography

Hanover High School: Coached by Fredrick Cressman ... Competed at the NEIRAs four times ... Voted team captain ... Won the "Outstanding Oar" Award ... Also played soccer for the Bears ... Presented the "Raise the Level" Award ... Was on the Debate team, competing at the state and national level.

Family Ties:  Distant relative of Benjamin Hale, HWS president from 1836-1858. 

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