Drexel University Athletics
2026-27 Women's Rowing Roster
Roster

Hazel Danko
- Height:
- 5-10
- Class:
- Sophomore
- Hometown:
- Niskayuna, N.Y.
- High School:
- Niskayuna
2025-26 / Freshman
Competed in ten races with the Dragons…made collegiate debut at the Head of the Schuylkill with the Women’s Championship 8+ B crew…also finished third at the Head of the Schuylkill with the Freshman 8+...collected five straight victories with the Varsity 4+ team…took dual wins over Lehigh, Bucknell and Georgetown…captured gold at the Knecht Cup…won gold at the Kelly Cup…won gold at the Jefferson Dad Vail Regatta with the Varsity 4+ for the first time in program history…helped the Dragons take the overall points championships...part of crew that was named CAA Boat of the Week (5/13)...finished third at the CAA Championships.
Background
Attended Niskayuna High School in New York…four year member of the rowing team, four years on Alpine Skiing team…team captain for both…New York State Champions freshman year…New York State Scholastic Champion, two-time runner up…Rookie of the Year award winner in skiing…coaches scholar-athlete award winner…New York State Scholar-Athlete award…president of animal welfare club.
Personal
Daughter of Todd and Karen Danko…one sister, Violet…father received PhD from Drexel…mechanical engineering major.
Competed in ten races with the Dragons…made collegiate debut at the Head of the Schuylkill with the Women’s Championship 8+ B crew…also finished third at the Head of the Schuylkill with the Freshman 8+...collected five straight victories with the Varsity 4+ team…took dual wins over Lehigh, Bucknell and Georgetown…captured gold at the Knecht Cup…won gold at the Kelly Cup…won gold at the Jefferson Dad Vail Regatta with the Varsity 4+ for the first time in program history…helped the Dragons take the overall points championships...part of crew that was named CAA Boat of the Week (5/13)...finished third at the CAA Championships.
Background
Attended Niskayuna High School in New York…four year member of the rowing team, four years on Alpine Skiing team…team captain for both…New York State Champions freshman year…New York State Scholastic Champion, two-time runner up…Rookie of the Year award winner in skiing…coaches scholar-athlete award winner…New York State Scholar-Athlete award…president of animal welfare club.
Personal
Daughter of Todd and Karen Danko…one sister, Violet…father received PhD from Drexel…mechanical engineering major.
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