James Mattson Hometown: Seattle, WA High School: James Garfield HS Height / Weight: 6-3 / 190 Major: Undeclared

Began rowing this year as a novice walk-on... High School: Swam in high school... All-American, 12-time state finalist and team captain... Set his team record for the 50 freestyle... Personal: Favorite class at Stanford: "Sleep and Dreams"... Best advice: "You have to show respect to gain respect"... Has one sibling, Julia... Parents are John and Jenny... Born in Seattle, WA.