Susan Bryukhanov

	Class: Senior
	Hometown: Chicago, Ill.
	High School: The Latin School of Chicago

	Height: 6-0
	Position: Starboard
	Major: International Relations

07/02/2012

2011-12 Stanford Athletics Year In Review

Honors and awards for the 2011-12 season

06/06/2012

Stanford Women Has 22 Earn Pac-12 All-Academic Recognition

Cardinal lands 10 first-team selections

10/31/2011

Pair And Novice Eight Wins Highlights Head of the American Event For Stanford

Cardinal turn in top-3 finish in collegiate eight event as well

10/03/2011

Stanford Women's Eight, Four Collect Wins At Head of Oklahoma

Four wins a photo finish in the Night Sprint

2010-11: Won gold at the NCAA Championships and Pac-10 Championships with the Cardinal II Eight ... recorded an undefeated weekend at the Lake Natoma Invitational ... named to Pac-10 All-Academic second team ... CRCA National Scholar-Athlete.

2008-09: Member of the 2009 NCAA Division I National Champion rowing team ... finished third at the NCAA Championships and second at the Pac-10s in the II Eight.

High School: A 2008 graduate of The Latin School of Chicago ... rowed for the Lincoln Park Juniors from 2005-08 ... named 2008 Most Valuable Rower ... rowed in the No. 7 seat of the 8+ boat that won Junior Women's Midwest title and finished seventh at junior nationals ... was the No. 3 seat on the 4+ boat that won silver at the intermediate club nationals ... named Most Improved Rower in 2006 ... also lettered two years in volleyball as a middle hitter.

Personal: Born in Chicago, Ill. ... parents are Oleg and Karina Bryukhanov ... has one older brother, Karel ... international relations major ... hobbies include playing the piano, ultimate frisbee, and community service.

Getting to Know Susan Bryukhanov:

Parents	Oleg and Karina Bryukhanov
Siblings	one brother, Karel (20)
Major	Undeclared
Contemplated Profession(s)	Undecided
Other hobbies outside of Stanford	Piano, ultimate Frisbee, community service
I was introduced to rowing by:	My brother
I would describe myself as:	fun-loving, determined, open, spontaneous
What people don't know about me is:	I can only tie my shoes the "bunny ears" style
The reason I love rowing is:	It is always a challenge and I love how much of a team sport is it. You become extremely close with your teammates, and after all of that hard work, winning feels better in rowing than in any other sport
The Stanford Rowing team will be fun to watch this year because	[The varsity eight] was so close to winning the NCAA title last year
The thing I love most about rowing is:	The teamwork that goes into it
The thing I love most about sports is:	working hard to achieve a goal every single day
My favorite food is	Anything with feta cheese
Favorite TV Show	The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air and Flight of the Conchords
Favorite Musical Artist	The Beatles
Favorite Movies	The Graduate and Nacho Libre
My favorite professional/Olympic athlete is	Michael Phelps
If I could spend a day with anyone, it would be:	My cousins
The best advice I've ever received was:	Stay focused and you can achieve anything
I am most thankful in my life for	My amazing parents and my health
My parents were right when they told me	Don't worry about it so much, things will fall into place
The reason I chose Stanford	The beautiful weather, the happy people, and the amazing academics