University of Massachusets Athletics
Hall of Fame
- Induction:
- 2010
- Class:
- 1996
The first-ever UMass Athletics Hall of Fame inductee from the rowing program, Sarah Jones earned a decorated career in college and with the United States National Team and Olympic Team.
With the Minutewomen, Jones was an NCAA Silver Medalist in 1997 in the Varsity 8+. She was a two-time Atlantic 10 Champion in 1996 and 1997.
Jones was a member of the first collegiate team to win the women's 8+ at the Head of the Schuylkill in 1996 and helped UMass to the Intercollegiate Rowing Association Regatta Silver Medal in 1996 with the Varsity 8+.
Following her collegiate success, Jones became a member of United States National Team from 1997-2004. She competed for Team USA at the 2000 Olympics in Sydney, Australia and 2004 Olympics in Athens, Greece, helping the stars and stripes to a sixth-place finish.
Jones medaled six times in the World Championships. She was a two-time World Championship gold medalist in 1999 and 2000 and was also a silver medalist at the Head of the Charles in 1998 and 1999 after a bronze in 1997.
Jones was inducted into the UMass Athletics Hall of Fame as a member of the Class of 2010.
