Location
š“ San Diego, California
Personal Motto
āIf Iām not at 100% mentally and physically, it affects my performance – and the teamās. Prioritizing myself means prioritizing us.ā
Favorites
- š„¦ Vegetable: (She keeps nutrition simple and balanced.)
- šļø Exercise: Rowing, strength training, active beach days
- š§ Way to Relax: Debriefing with suitemates, time with friends, and dessert traditions
- š Academic Focus: Media, communication, and storytelling
Daily Rhythms & Lifestyle
Anikaās days blend performance, community, and recovery. A typical schedule looks like:
- – Rowing practice with the UCSD team
- – Small breakfast at Better Buzz Coffee with teammates
- – Beach time with best friends
- – Classes and homework
- – Debrief with suitemates
- – Dinner at BJās (pizookies for the win!)
- – Last-minute homework and chores
- – Lights out (most nights ā late-night creativity sometimes kicks in!)
As a coxswain, Anika believes bonding with teammates is as important as training. She prioritizes proper nutrition, academics, and āhappy habitsā to stay at her best for herself – and for the boat.
Anika & Owaves
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Favorite Part of the App
- A mindful, visual calendar that centers essentials and helps her map academics, training, and social time.
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Biggest Challenge Owaves Helped Overcome
- Accountability and structure – especially with early practices and the occasional late-night creative streak.
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Who Sheād Love to Sync With
- Other student-athletes balancing sport, studies, and friendships.
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How She Explains Owaves to Family & Friends
- āA mindful, visual calendar that helps me stay on top of everything while still making time for my teammates and friends.ā
Favorite Daily Habit
šļø Morning practice followed by coffee and breakfast with her rowing teammates – a ritual that fuels both performance and friendship.
Closing
For Anika, rowing is a way of life rooted in teamwork, discipline, and connection. By prioritizing mental and physical
health alongside academics, she keeps herself – and her team – thriving.