Drexel University Athletics
Lorenzo Albala
Men's Rowing / 2009-13
Hometown / Elkins Park, Pa.
High School / Boston Latin
Lorenzo Albala helped the Dragons' varsity eight boat earn its first-ever gold medal at the 2013 Aberdeen Dad Vail Regatta. Drexel went on to win the overall team title and the men's point trophy to give the school its highest medal total at a Dad Vail Regatta. He was a part of the winning varsity eight boat at the Rumson Boat Race, the Kerr Cup, the Bergen Cup, the Frostbite Regatta, the Head of the Schuylkill, the Occoquan Sprints, and the Knecht Cup. At the Head of the Charles, Albala and the varsity eight boat posted their best finish at the prestigious event with a fourth-place finish. A three-time selection to the Academic All-Area team, Albala was named the 2013 Philadelphia Inquirer Academic All-Area Men's Rowing Performer of the Year.