Jake Nelson Class: Junior Hometown: Lakewood, Colo. High School: Bear Creek Last College: Linfield College Height / Weight: 6-2 / 180

OREGON STATE
2010-11
Jake rowed in the Varsity 8 most of the season ... raced in the 2-seat of the V8 in a win at Gonzaga ... also in the 2-seat in a fourth place finish in the Grand Finals of the San Diego Crew Classic ... rowed in the bow seat of the V8 in a fourth place finish at the Pac-10 Championships ... raced in the 6-seat of the Junior Varsity 8 and the stroke seat of the Second Open 4+ at the Elk Lake Spring Regatta finishing first and third respectively.

2009-10
Rowed mostly in the Freshman 8+ ... helped Junior Varsity 8+ from the 4-seat in a win over Victoria ... rowed in the 6-seat of the F8+ in a win over Gonzaga ... rowed in the 4-seat of the F8+ in a win over Wisconsin ... raced in the 2-seat at the Windermere Cup and helped F8+ to fourth place finish at Pac-10 Championships and a 12th place finish overall at IRA Championships.

BEAR CREEK HS
Played baseball and ran cross country for the Bears ... earned Academic All-State First Team award for baseball.

PERSONAL
Son of Steve and Sidney Nelson ... has one brother, Andy ... majoring in Environmental Science with a minor in Fisheries and Wildlife Science ... enjoys hiking, bouldering, baseball, and live music.