2008-2009: Member of the freshman eight...invited and attended U.S. Men's National Team Freshmen Rowing Camp.

Before Holy Cross: A three-sport athlete, participating in rowing, track, and tennis...two-time captain of the rowing team at Scotia-Glenville...was named the team's Most Dedicated...helped lead the team to one sectional title and a third-place finish at the New York state championship...set school records in the 2k and 6k pieces...went undefeated (9-0) in doubles on the tennis team, helping the squad win the conference and sectional championships while being named an Academic All-Star...also a mid-distance runner on the track team, finishing first at the 2007 Foothills meet...was a class officer and president of the National Honor Society.

Personal: Son of Thomas and Maria Gallant...has one brother, Bobby, and two sisters, Mia and Nicole, who rowed for four years at Simmons College...majoring in Political Science (Premed).