Susannah Lutze
VIC | Banks Rowing Club
Susannah Lutze was born in Scotland in 2004, diagnosed with unilateral Talipes Equinovarus; also known as clubfoot. From three weeks of age, she began four years of treatment to correct the congenital condition. Susannah was left with extremely limited ankle mobility and muscle atrophy in her left leg.
Susannah and her family moved from Scotland to Australia in 2008. Throughout her childhood, she played multiple sports, including tennis, hockey, dance, swimming and netball. However, due to her condition, she struggled repeatedly with ankle and knee injuries. In 2020, she picked up rowing after moving schools and found a passion for the sport, leading her to continue in the club environment.
2023 was a big year for the Victorian who was selected for her first Australian Para Rowing team travelling to compete internationally for the first time in June. Her crew won two gold medals, before it was on to the World Rowing Championships in Belgrade, Serbia where they came in fourth.
Suze currently sits in the Bow Seat of the PR3 Mixed Coxed Four.
Athlete Statistics
Date of Birth | 09/05/2004
Coach | James Loveday
Category | PR3 Sweep
Nickname | Suze
Height | 173cm
Hometown | Surrey Hills
Club | Banks Rowing Club
School | Carey Baptist Grammar School
Current Crew | Bow Seat - PR3 Mixed Coxed Four
Rapid-Fire Questions
Australian Rowing Championship Titles?
PR34+ - 2022
PR3W2- - 2022
First Coach?
Maya Worth
Greatest Role Model?
My parents, they are such hard workers and will consistently put others before themselves.
Favourite Australian Sporting Moment?
Ash Barty winning the Australian Open
Pre-Race Pump Up Song?
it's murph - Food for the Soul
Best Advice?
"Expectation is the currency of fools"
Best Technical Advice?
"Row smart and hard, they compliment each other"
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