Damas Gakwasi Class: Sophomore Hometown: Portland, Ore. High School: Central Catholic Height / Weight: 6-4 / 215

OREGON STATE
2010-11
Did not compete in 2011 ... redshirt.

2009-10
Rowed in the freshman boats all season ... worked his way up to the Freshman 8+ at the end of the season ... rowed in the 6-seat of the F8+ in a win over Wisconsin at the Stanford Invitational ... rowed in the 6-seat of the F8+ at Pac-10 Championships finishing fourth and at IRA Championships finishing 12th overall ... rowed in the 6-seat of the Second Freshman 8+ at Washington earning a second place finish ... rowed in the 2-seat of the Freshman 4+ in a win over victory.

CENTRAL CATHOLIC HS
Member of the National Honor Society.

PERSONAL
Son of Jean Ngoga and Leticia Kayumba ... has two brothers, Julius and Darius ... born and raised in Portland, Ore. ... biggest athletic thrill to date is racing in the IRA National Championships in New Jersey ... chose Oregon State so he could continue rowing.