2007-08: Made four appearances with SDSU in her first collegiate season, including three with the Second Novice Eight boat and another as a member of the Varsity Four ... Two of her appearances were in victories, both with the Second Novice Eight boat ... The wins at the San Diego City Championships (five seat) ad the WIRA Championships (four seat) ... Also rowed (two seat) at UCLA.
High School/Club: Was a member of the Fayetteville-Manlius High School and Syracuse Chargers rowing teams ... Helped her high school rowing team to a first-place finish in sectionals as a member of the Varsity Eight in 2007 and a third-place finish in the state championships in 2006 ... Also played soccer and swam.
Personal: Jillian Nicole Duff was born April 16, 1989, in Syracuse, N.Y. ... Daughter of Laurie and Rick Duff ... Plans to major in advertising with aspirations of being an advertising executive ... Lists dancing, traveling and going to the beach as her hobbies ... Favorite quote is: 'Don[apos]t be content with average because average is just as close to the top as it is to the bottom.'