As a Sophomore (2015-16)
• Finished 12th in the B-division of the Hatch Brown Trophy with Reinier Eenkema van Dijk (Sept. 20)
• Took ninth place in the A-division of the Captain Hurst Bowl with Reinier Eenkema van Dijk (Oct. 18)
As a Freshman (2014-2015)
• In her collegiate debut at the St. Mary’s Fall Inter-Conference, helped the Cardinal take third with a second-place finish in the B-division alongside fellow debutant Will La Dow (Sept. 27)
• With skipper Lily Katz, won the B-division of the Navy Fall Women’s (Oct. 11)
• Crewed Stanford’s A-unit in the Stu Nelson Regatta, where Stanford took second as a team and fourth in the A-division (Oct. 25)
• Took third in the A-division of the Pacific Coast Championship, helping the Cardinal finish second as a team (Nov. 15)
• Participated in the Jeremy McIntyre Team Race, finishing second to Stanford’s other contingent in the competition (Feb. 28)
• Sailed with Lily Katz at the Duplin Women’s Team Race en route to a victory (Mar. 28)
• Participated in the Dellenbaugh Women’s Trophy (Apr. 4)
• Helped Stanford finish eighth in the A-division of the Sperry Women’s Nationals and ninth overall (May 28)
The Placek File
• Began sailing at age 8
• Graduate of Branson High School in Ross, Calif.
• Fifth at 2014 Mallory National Championships
• Fourth in 2014 Gold Pacific Coast Championships
• 2014 PCISA Golden Bear Regatta Gold A-Division Champion
• Second at 2014 Mallory National Championships A-Division
• Third at 2014 North American Championships (c420)
• Seventh at 2013 Hyannis Yacht Club Regatta
• 2013 PCISA Sea Otter Regatta Gold A-Division Champion
• Recipient of 2013 San Francisco Yacht Club for Team Leadership
• Fourth at 2013 Mallory National Championships
• Seventh at 2013 Ida Lewis Junior Women’s Double-handed Championship
• Third at 2012 PCISA Gaucho Regatta
• Eighth at 2012 Orange Bowl International Youth Regatta
• 2012 CJ Buckley Team Race National Champion
• Fourth at 2012 Perry Series #2
• Recipient of 2011 and 2012 San Francisco Yacht Club Most Dedicated Sailor Award
• Recipient of the Top Rookie Sailor Award (2010-2011) by San Francisco Yacht Club
• Daughter of David and Nelle Placek
• Has an older sister, Brenna
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