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Martelli emphasized the importance of teamwork,
adding, “Being on a team teaches you that people can

Clemson Rowing’s New Era with have differences and still work toward a common goal.”
constructed 11,500-square-foot just a sport. “I hope my athletes learn
Coach Adrienne Martelli: training facility, one of the finest in the from their time as Tigers that they
Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC). are stronger than they might think they
Training on the Expansive Waters of Lake Hartwell
are. That they can do hard things,”
In July 2024, Adrienne Martelli took the ideal venue for rowers of all levels. From Martelli said that Lake Hartwell has she said.
helm as the head coach of Clemson its expansive open water to numerous tremendous significance, not just to
University’s rowing team, bringing inlets, the lake offers a versatile the rowing program and the university, Martelli’s vision for Clemson Rowing is
with her a wealth of environment for both training and but also to the larger community.
clear: she wants her athletes to grow,
experience and passion competition. Coach Martelli said she Lake Hartwell serves as a unifying
not just as rowers, but as individuals
for the sport. Martelli, is especially impressed with the venue element for the people of region, who
who understand the power of
an accomplished rower and noted, “Lake Hartwell is a pretty share in the beauty and the enjoyment
perseverance and teamwork. With Lake
and bronze medalist incredible place to train and host other of the lake.
Hartwell as their training ground and the
at the 2012 London teams. The size of the lake ensures that
Clemson community at their backs, the
Olympics, previously it is possible to find calm water even Clemson will host the ACC Rowing
Tigers are poised for a promising future
coached at the on the windiest days.” This feature is Championship on Lake Hartwell in May
under her leadership.
University of California, invaluable for a rowing team, where 2025, showcasing the lake’s value as a
Berkeley, and was part of the coaching consistency in training conditions is competitive rowing venue. This event
So, if you find yourself walking along
team for the USA Rowing squad at crucial for success. will bring together the best rowing
the shores of Lake Hartwell early in
the 2024 Paris Olympics. Now, she is talent in the conference.
the morning, you might hear the call
excited to lead the Tigers’ program and The Clemson Rowing Boathouse sits
has already found inspiration in one of in a secluded area on the lake, offering But rowing at Clemson isn’t limited to of Martelli’s voice over a megaphone,
Clemson’s greatest natural assets – direct access to a fully buoyed, six- the varsity level. The university also encouraging her rowers as they glide
Lake Hartwell. lane, 2,000-meter racecourse visible boasts a thriving club team for both across the water. It’s a sign of the
from the facility. This setup allows the men and women, all of whom share Lake exciting new chapter that’s unfolding
Stretching over 56,000 acres with 962 team to practice in top-tier conditions. Hartwell with the varsity team. Martelli for Clemson Rowing on the beautiful
miles of shoreline, Lake Hartwell is an The athletes also benefit from a newly said she believes rowing is more than waters of Lake Hartwell.
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