2014-15 - Senior
- Rowed in the third seat of the Varsity Four boat that finished fourth at the American Athletic Conference Championships
2013-14 - Junior
- Rowed in the seven seat of the Second Varsity Eight for five races, including the Longhorn Invitational and the Knecht Cup
- Rowed in the four seat of the Third Varsity Eight in the final home race
- Stroke of the 2V8 at the American Athletic Conference Championships
2012-13 - Sophomore
- Stroke of the "A" Eight at the Head of the Hooch
- Rowed with Carly Burleson in the "A" Open 2 at the Head of the Hooch
- Rowed in the two seat of the Second Varsity Eight in two races
- Bow of the 2V8 race at Alabama
- Stroke of the 2V8 in two races
- Rowed in the six seat of the 2V8 at the Conference USA Championships
2011-12 - Freshman
- Rowed in second seat for UCF Novice four boat
PRIOR TO UCF
- Graduated from Tampa Catholic in 2011
- Senior Captain for Tampa Catholic rowing
- Posted a first-place finish at the V8 at the Head of the South
- Earned Novice 4+ city champs
PERSONAL
- Born in Portsmouth, Ohio
- Daughter of Dan Gillen and Jill Thieken
- Majoring in sport and exercise science
Kayla Thieken Season 2012-13
PositionPORT
Height5-6
ClassSophomore
HometownTampa, Fla.