Rowing at the 2008 Summer Olympics
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Rowing (sport)
Rowing is a sport in which athletes race against each other on rivers, on lakes or on the ocean, depending upon the type of race and the discipline. The boats are propelled by the reaction forces on the oar blades as they are pushed against the water...
competitions at the 2008 Summer Olympics
2008 Summer Olympics
The 2008 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XXIX Olympiad, was a major international multi-sport event that took place in Beijing, China, from August 8 to August 24, 2008. A total of 11,028 athletes from 204 National Olympic Committees competed in 28 sports and 302 events...
in Beijing were held from August 9 to August 17, at the Shunyi Olympic Rowing-Canoeing Park
Shunyi Olympic Rowing-Canoeing Park
The Shunyi Olympic Rowing-Canoeing Park is the new, purpose-built venue for the rowing, canoeing and 10 km open-water swimming events in the 2008 Summer Olympics. It is located in Mapo Village in the Shunyi District in Beijing....
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Events
- Single sculls men
- Pairs men
- Double sculls men
- Fours men
- Quadruple sculls men
- Eights men
- Double sculls lightweight men
- Fours lightweight men
- Single sculls women
- Pairs women
- Double sculls women
- Quadruple sculls women
- Eights women
- Double sculls lightweight women
Men's events
| Single sculls |
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| Double sculls |
David Crawshay David Crawshay David Crawshay is an Australian rower. Crawshay is a member of Mercantile Rowing Club based on the Yarra River in Victoria.... Scott Brennan Scott Brennan (rower) Scott Brennan is an Australian rower.Brennan took up rowing in 1995 whilst at St Virgil's College in Hobart, where he eventually became captain of the school in 1998... |
Tõnu Endrekson Tõnu Endrekson Tõnu Endrekson is an Estonian rower. He was fourth in the double sculls event with Leonid Gulov at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens. Endrekson won a silver medal in 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing in the double sculls event with Jüri Jaanson... Jüri Jaanson Jüri Jaanson Jüri Jaanson is the most successful Estonian rower of all time and the winner of five medals at Rowing World Championships. He became World Champion in Tasmania 1990 in the single sculls event. 14 years later, at age 38 he won an Olympic silver medal in the single sculls event at the 2004 Summer... |
Matthew Wells Matthew Wells (rower) Matthew Wells is a British Olympic rower.Wells was born in Bradford and grew up in Hexham, where he learnt to row at Queen Elizabeth High School... Stephen Rowbotham Stephen Rowbotham Stephen Christopher Rowbotham is a British rower. He competed at the 2008 Summer Olympics, where he won a bronze medal in double sculls. Rowbotham was educated at Clifton College and Durham University where he switched from tennis to rowing, having previously represented the UK in tennis.... |
| Lightweight double sculls |
Zac Purchase Zac Purchase Zachary Jake Nicholas 'Zac' Purchase MBE is an English rower.Born in Cheltenham, Purchase started rowing in 1999 at the King's School, Worcester. He competed at the Junior World Rowing Championships in 2003 and 2004... Mark Hunter Mark Hunter (rower) Mark John Hunter MBE is a British rower.In 2007 he partnered Zac Purchase in the Great Britain Lightweight Men's Double Scull. They won medals at each World Cup Regatta through the season. At the World Rowing Championships in Munich-Oberschleissheim they won a Bronze medal... |
Dimitrios Mougios Dimitrios Mougios Dimitrios Mougios is a Greek rower.-Career:Mougios won the silver medal in men's lightweight double sculls with Vasileios Polymeros at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, People's Republic of China.-References:*... Vasileios Polymeros |
Mads Reinholdt Rasmussen Rasmus Nicholai Quist Hansen |
| Quadruple sculls |
Konrad Wasielewski Konrad Wasielewski Konrad Wasielewski is a Polish rower. He won a gold medal in quadruple sculls at the 2008 Summer Olympics.For his sport achievements, he received: Knight's Cross of the Order of Polonia Restituta in 2008.... Marek Kolbowicz Marek Kolbowicz Marek Kolbowicz is a Polish rower. He won a gold medal in quadruple sculls at the 2008 Summer Olympics and was world champion in 2005, 2006 and 2007.For his sport achievements, he received:... Michał Jeliński Adam Korol Adam Korol Adam Korol is a Polish rower. He won a gold medal in quadruple sculls at the 2008 Summer Olympics.For his sport achievements, he received: Knight's Cross of the Order of Polonia Restituta in 2008.- References :... |
Luca Agamennoni Luca Agamennoni Luca Agamennoni is an Italian silver medal and bronze medal winner for rowing in the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing and 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens.-References:*... Simone Venier Simone Venier Simone Venier is an Italian rower. He won a silver medal in the men's quadruple sculls at the 2008 Summer Olympics.-External links:*... Rossano Galtarossa Rossano Galtarossa Rossano Galtarossa is an Italian competition rower and Olympic champion.He received a gold medal in quadruple sculls at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, together with Agostino Abbagnale, Simone Raineri, and Alessio Sartori.He received a bronze medal in quadruple sculls at the 1992 Summer... Simone Raineri Simone Raineri Simone Raineri is an Italian competition rower and Olympic champion.He received a gold medal in quadruple sculls at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, together with Agostino Abbagnale, Rossano Galtarossa, and Alessio Sartori.-References:*... |
Jonathan Coeffic Jonathan Coeffic Jonathan Coeffic is a French rower. He competed at the 2008 Summer Olympics, where he won a bronze medal in quadruple skull.- References :*... Pierre-Jean Peltier Pierre-Jean Peltier Pierre-Jean Peltier is a French rower. He competed at the 2008 Summer Olympics, where he won a bronze medal in quadruple skull.- References :*... Julien Bahain Julien Bahain Julien Bahain is a French rower. He competed at the 2008 Summer Olympics, where he won a bronze medal in quadruple scull.- References :*... Cédric Berrest Cédric Berrest Cédric Berrest is a French rower. He competed at the 2008 Summer Olympics, where he won a bronze medal in quadruple scull.... |
| Coxless pair |
Drew Ginn Drew Ginn Drew Cameron Ginn, OAM, is an Australian rower and triple Olympic gold medallist.... Duncan Free Duncan Free Duncan Free, is an Australian rower and Olympic medallist. Free was born in Hobart, Tasmania but currently lives on Queensland's Gold Coast.... |
David Calder David Calder (rower) David Calder or Dave Calder is a Canadian rower. He was born in Victoria, British Columbia. He graduated from Brentwood College School in 1996.... Scott Frandsen Scott Frandsen Scott Frandsen is a Canadian rower of Swedish and Danish descent.-Biography:Born in Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada, he began rowing at age 16 at Brentwood College , in British Columbia, Canada.He rowed for four years at the University of California, Berkeley... |
Nathan Twaddle Nathan Twaddle Nathan Twaddle, MNZM is a rower from New Zealand and Olympic medallist. He competed at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, in the coxless pair rowing with his partner George Bridgewater and came out with a bronze medal.... George Bridgewater George Bridgewater George Bridgewater, MNZM, is a New Zealand rower who currently competes in the pair at international level with Nathan Twaddle. The pair won bronze medals at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing... |
| Coxless four |
Tom James Tom James Thomas James MBE is a Welsh rower, Olympic Champion, and victorious Cambridge Blue.-Education:James was educated at The King's School, Chester, where he took up the sport of rowing... Steve Williams Steve Williams (rower) Stephen David Williams OBE is an English rower and double Olympic champion.In April and May 2011, Steve will be taking part in Richard Parks'... Pete Reed Peter Reed (rower) Peter Reed MBE is a British Olympic rower. Reed has achieved two gold medals and two silver medals in the World Championships, and in the 2008 Beijing Olympics, he earned a gold medal in the Men's coxless four.- Biography :Reed was born in Seattle, but his family moved to England several months... Andrew Triggs-Hodge Andrew Triggs-Hodge Andrew Triggs Hodge MBE is a British rower and an Olympic and double World Champion.- Education :... |
Matt Ryan Matt Ryan (rower) Matt Ryan is an Australian rower. Ryan competed at the 2008 Summer Olympics, where he won a silver medal in Coxless four.- References :... James Marburg James Marburg James Marburg is an Australian rower. He competed at the 2008 Summer Olympics, where he won a silver medal in the Coxless four.-External links:*... Cameron McKenzie-McHarg Cameron McKenzie-McHarg Cameron McKenzie-McHarg is an Australian rower. He competed at the 2008 Summer Olympics, where he won a silver medal in Coxless four.- References :... Francis Hegerty Francis Hegerty Francis Hegerty is an Australian rower. He competed at the 2008 Summer Olympics, where he won a silver medal in Coxless four.- References :*... |
Julien Desprès Julien Desprès Julien Desprès is a French rower. He competed at the 2008 Summer Olympics, where he won a bronze medal in Coxless four.- References :*... Benjamin Rondeau Benjamin Rondeau Benjamin Rondeau is a French rower. He competed at the 2008 Summer Olympics, where he won a bronze medal in Coxless four.- References :*... Germain Chardin Germain Chardin Germain Chardin is a French rower. He competed at the 2008 Summer Olympics, where he won a bronze medal in Coxless four. He also competed at the 2010_World_Rowing_Championships, where he won a gold medal in Coxless four.... Dorian Mortelette Dorian Mortelette Dorian Mortelette is a French rower. He competed at the 2008 Summer Olympics, where he won a bronze medal in Coxless four.- References :*... |
| Lightweight coxless four |
Thomas Ebert Thomas Ebert Thomas Ebert is a Danish lightweight rower who won gold at the 2004 and 2008 Summer Olympics in the Men's Lightweight Coxless Fours.... Morten Jørgensen Mads Christian Kruse Andersen Eskild Ebbesen Eskild Ebbesen Eskild Balschmidt Ebbesen is a Danish lightweight rower, who has won a total number of four Olympic and six World Championship gold medals.... |
Łukasz Pawłowski Bartłomiej Pawełczak Miłosz Bernatajtys Paweł Rańda |
Iain Brambell Iain Brambell Iain Brambell is a Canadian rower. He is a graduate of the University of Western Ontario. He won a bronze medal at the 2002 world championships in Seville, Spain in the men's lightweight fours event. He was born in Brentwood Bay, British Columbia... Jon Beare Jon Beare Jon Beare is a Canadian rower. Born in Toronto, Ontario, he started rowing in 1988 and is a graduate of the University of Western Ontario. In 1993 he participated in the Canada Games in Kamloops B.C.as a member of the Ontario Team. The team returned with a gold in the four, and a silver in the eight... Mike Lewis Mike Lewis (rower) Mike Lewis is a Canadian rower. He was born in Victoria, British Columbia.Lewis won a bronze in the men's lightweight fours at the 2008 Summer Olympics with Iain Brambell, Liam Parsons and Jon Beare.-External links:* at Rowing Canada... Liam Parsons Liam Parsons Liam Parsons is a Canadian rower. He was born in Thunder Bay, Ontario.Parsons won a bronze in the men's lightweight fours at the 2008 Summer Olympics with Iain Brambell, Mike Lewis and Jon Beare.-External links:* at Rowing Canada... |
| Coxed eight |
Kevin Light Kevin Light Kevin Richard Light is a Canadian rower. Born in Vancouver, British Columbia but has lived in Victoria, British Columbia since 1985. He began rowing at Stelly's High School in grade 12 and graduating in 1997... Ben Rutledge Ben Rutledge Ben Rutledge is a Canadian Olympic rower.In Seville, Spain 2002 he was a member of the first ever Canadian Men's 8+ crew to win a Gold Medal at a World Championship regatta... Andrew Byrnes Andrew Byrnes James Andrew Byrnes is a Canadian rower and Olympic gold medalist. He was born in Toronto, Ontario and raised in Ithaca, New York... Jake Wetzel Jake Wetzel Jacob Wetzel is a Canadian rower. He has represented both Canada and the United States at the World Championships and the Olympics. He was born in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada.- College years :... Malcolm Howard Malcolm Howard (rower) Malcolm Howard is a Canadian rower. He was born in Victoria, British Columbia and graduated from Brentwood College School in 2001.... Dominic Seiterle Dominic Seiterle Dominic Seiterle is a Canadian rower. He was born in Montreal, Quebec. He is world champion 2007 as a member of the 8+. He also won the Rowing World Cup 2007.... Adam Kreek Adam Kreek Adam Kreek is a Canadian rower. Born in London, Ontario, he was a student at the University of Victoria where he met his wife Rebecca. He won the gold medal at both the 2003 and 2002 world championships for Canada's men's eight team in Milan, Italy and Seville, Spain respectively... Kyle Hamilton Cox: Brian Price |
Alex Partridge Alex Partridge Alex Partridge is a British rower, and an Olympic silver medallist- Education :Partridge started rowing at Monkton Combe School, Bath, and attended Oxford Brookes University to study Technology Management... Tom Stallard Tom Stallard Thomas Alexander Stallard is a professional rower. He won a silver medal at the 2008 Summer Olympics for Great Britain in the Mens eight.-References:... Tom Lucy Tom Lucy Thomas David Lucy is a Welsh international rower from Llangovan near Monmouth. He won a silver medal at the 2008 Summer Olympics for Great Britain in the Mens eight.... Richard Egington Richard Egington Richard Phillip Egington is a British rower. He won a silver medal at the 2008 Summer Olympics for Great Britain in the Men's eight.-References:... Josh West Josh West Joshua "Josh" West is a British rower.-Early life:West is Jewish, was born in Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States. His mother is American, and his father is British.-Rowing career:... Alastair Heathcote Alastair Heathcote Alastair Heathcote is a British rower and Captain in the British Army.Heathcote is the eldest grandson and eventual heir of Sir Gilbert Simon Heathcote, 9th Baronet. He was educated at Eton College, Newcastle University and Oxford Brookes University. His father was an Old Etonian Guards officer... Matthew Langridge Matthew Langridge Matthew Langridge is a current Great Britain oarsman.-Junior Rowing Career:... Colin Smith Colin Smith (rower) Colin Smith is a British rower, Olympic silver medallist and three times an Oxford Blue.-Education:... Cox: Acer Nethercott Acer Nethercott Acer Gary Nethercott is a British coxwain, Olympic silver medallist and double Boat Race winner.-Education:... |
Beau Hoopman Beau Hoopman -Olympic career:Beau was part of the Olympic gold medal winning Men's 8+ team in 2004, which also set the M8+ 2000m World Record during a qualifying heat... Matt Schnobrich Matt Schnobrich Matt Schnobrich is a male rower who qualified for the prestigious bow seat in the United States Men's Eight in the rowing events of the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing.... Micah Boyd Micah Boyd Micah Boyd is a male crew rower who qualified for the prestigious eight-man rowing competition of the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, competing for the United States... Wyatt Allen Wyatt Allen Wyatt Allen is an American rower. He won a gold medal at the 2004 Summer Olympics and a bronze medal at the 2008 Summer games. He is a graduate of Portland High School and the University of Virginia.-References:... Daniel Walsh Daniel Walsh Daniel Walsh is an American rower. He won a bronze medal in the men's eight at the 2008 Summer Olympics.... Steven Coppola Steven Coppola Steven Coppola and is an American rower. He won a bronze medal in the men's eight at the 2008 Summer Olympics.-Biography:... Josh Inman Josh Inman Josh Inman is an American rower. He won a bronze medal in the men's eight at the 2008 Summer Olympics. Inman was raised in Oregon where he graduated from Hillsboro High School and Oregon State University... Bryan Volpenhein Bryan Volpenhein Bryan Volpenhein , is an American rower. He is a three-time Olympian, having participated in the 2000, 2004 and 2008 Summer Olympics.... Cox: Marcus McElhenney Marcus McElhenney Marcus McElhenney is an American coxswain. He won a bronze medal in the men's eight at the 2008 Summer Olympics.... |
Women's events
| Single sculls |
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| Double sculls |
Georgina Evers-Swindell Georgina Evers-Swindell Georgina Earl, formerly known as Georgina Evers-Swindell is a former New Zealand rower. She competed in the double sculls with her identical twin sister Caroline Meyer, and is a double Olympic gold medalist, having won at Athens in 2004 and Beijing in 2008... Caroline Evers-Swindell Caroline Evers-Swindell Caroline Meyer formerly known as Caroline Evers-Swindell is a former New Zealand rower. She is 179 cm tall and 80kg. She competed in the double sculls with her identical twin sister Georgina Earl... |
Annekatrin Thiele Annekatrin Thiele Annekatrin Thiele is a German rower. She competed at the 2008 Summer Olympics, where she won a silver medal in double sculls.- References :... Christiane Huth Christiane Huth Christiane Huth is a German rower. She competed at the 2008 Summer Olympics, where she won a silver medal in double sculls.- References :... |
Elise Laverick Elise Laverick Elise Mary Laverick is a British rower. She won bronze at the 2004 Summer Olympics in the double scull with Sarah Winckless, and again at the 2008 Summer Olympics with Anna Bebington... Anna Bebington Anna Bebington Anna Rose Watkins is a British rower. She competed at the 2008 Summer Olympics, where she won a bronze medal in Double Sculls and has won 4 medals in the World Championships, most recently a successful defense of her world title with Katherine Grainger, in Bled, Slovenia in... |
| Lightweight double sculls |
Kirsten van der Kolk Kirsten van der Kolk Kirsten Irene Merian van der Kolk is a rower from the Netherlands.Together with Marit van Eupen she participated at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney where they finished in sixth position in the lightweight double sculls. Four years later they took part in Athens at the 2004 Summer Olympics where... Marit van Eupen Marit van Eupen Marit van Eupen is a rower from the Netherlands.Together with Kirsten van der Kolk she participated at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney where they finished in sixth position in the lightweight double sculls. Four years later they took part in Athens at the 2004 Summer Olympics where they won the... |
Sanna Stén Sanna Stén Sanna Stén is a Finnish rower. She won a silver medal in the women's lightweight double sculls at the 2008 Summer Olympics.-External links:*... Minna Nieminen Minna Nieminen Minna Nieminen is a Finnish rower. She won a silver medal in the women's lightweight double sculls at the 2008 Summer Olympics.-External links:*... |
Melanie Kok Melanie Kok Melanie Kok [pronounced "Cook"] is a Canadian rower. Kok won a bronze medal in the Women's Lightweight Double Sculls at the 2008 Olympic Games with partner Tracy Cameron.-University career:Kok earned a B.A... Tracy Cameron Tracy Cameron Tracy Cameron Began Rowing in 2000 at the age of 25 by enrolling in the learn to row program, while attending the University of Calgary... |
| Quadruple sculls |
Tang Bin Tang Bin Tang Bin is a female Chinese rower, who competed for Team China at the 2008 Summer Olympics.-Major performances:*2005 National Games - 1st fours;*2007 World Championships - 3rd quadruple sculls;*2007 World Cup Amsterdam - 1st quadruple sculls... Jin Ziwei Jin Ziwei Jin Ziwei is a female Chinese rower. She competed for Team China at the 2008 Summer Olympics.-Major performances:*2005 National Games - 1st double sculls*2007 World Championships - 3rd quadruple sculls-References:... Xi Aihua Xi Aihua Xi Aihua is a female Chinese rower, who will compete for Team China at the 2008 Summer Olympics.-Major performances:*2001/2005 National Games - 2nd eights/single sculls;*2002 National Championships - 1st double/quadruple sculls;... Zhang Yangyang Zhang Yangyang Zhang Yangyang |Siping]], Jilin) is a female Chinese rower, who competed for Team China at the 2008 Summer Olympics.-Records:*2006/2007 National Championships - 3rd single sculls;*2007/2008 World Cup Austria/Munich - 4th quadruple sculls;... |
Annie Vernon Annie Vernon Annabel Morwenna Vernon is an English rower.She was educated at Wadebridge School, Downing College, Cambridge and King's College London .... Debbie Flood Debbie Flood Deborah Kirsty "Debbie" Flood is an English female rower, noteworthy for winning Silver Medals in the Quadruple Sculls at both the 2004 and 2008 Olympic Games.... Frances Houghton Frances Houghton Frances Julia P. Houghton is an English female rower, noteworthy for winning Silver Medals in the Quadruple Sculls at both the 2004 and 2008 Olympic Games.... Katherine Grainger Katherine Grainger Katherine Grainger MBE is a Scottish rower.Her family moved to Netherley, Aberdeenshire and Katherine represents Edinburgh's St Andrew Boat Club in rowing events. She trained on the River Dee, which has the distinction of being the only river she has fallen into whilst rowing.She is a three time... |
Britta Oppelt Britta Oppelt Britta Oppelt is an Olympic-medaling sculler who competed in the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece, and represented Germany where she competed in the double sculls, and took home the silver medal along with teammate Peggy Waleska.-External links:*... Manuela Lutze Manuela Lutze Manuela Lutze is a multi Olympic-medaling sculler who competed in four Olympics, winning two gold medals and a bronze medal. In addition, she has also won 4 Gold Medals in the Quadruple Sculls event at the World Championships, beginning with Cologne, Germany in 1998-External links:*... Kathrin Boron Kathrin Boron Kathrin Boron is a German sculler, and four-time Olympic gold medalist... Stephanie Schiller Stephanie Schiller Stephanie Schiller is an Olympic-medalist sculler, winning a bronze medal.-External links:*... |
| Coxless pair |
Georgeta Andrunache Georgeta Damian Georgeta Damian-Andrunache is a female rower from Romania and winner of five Olympic gold medals. She is married to Valeriu Andrunache.... Viorica Susanu Viorica Susanu Viorica Susanu is a Romanian rower and winner of four Olympic Gold medals.Susanu rowed in the Romanian women's eight that won the rowing World Championships in 1997, 1998 and 1999, and the 2000 Summer Olympics... |
Wu You Wu You Wu You is a female Chinese rower, who won silver medal in the Women's double sculls at the 2008 Summer Olympics. Her race partner was Gao Yulan.-References:* 2008 Beijing... Gao Yulan Gao Yulan Gao Yulan is a female Chinese rower, who won silver medal in the Women's double sculls at the 2008 Summer Olympics. Her race partner was Wu You.-References:... |
Yuliya Bichyk Yuliya Bichyk Yuliya Bichyk is a Belarusian rower. She competed at the 2008 Summer Olympics, where she won a bronze medal in coxless pair.- External links :* at sports-reference.com... Natallia Helakh Natallia Helakh Natallia Helakh is a Belarusian rower. She competed at the 2008 Summer Olympics, where she won a bronze medal in coxless pair.- References :... |
| Coxed eight |
Erin Cafaro Erin Cafaro Erin Cafaro is an American rower. She competed at the 2008 Summer Olympics, where she won a gold medal in women's eight.-See also:* Rowing * Anna Cummins* Caryn Davies* Susan Francia... Lindsay Shoop Lindsay Shoop Lindsay Shoop is an American rower. She competed at the 2008 Summer Olympics, where she won a gold medal in women's eight. She rowed at University of Virginia.-See also:* Rowing * Erin Cafaro... Anna Goodale Anna Goodale Anna Goodale is an American rower. She competed at the 2008 Summer Olympics, where she won a gold medal in women's eight.... Elle Logan Elle Logan Elle Logan is an American rower. She was born in Boothbay Harbor, Maine and attended the Brooks School in North Andover, Massachusetts for high school. She competed at the 2008 Summer Olympics, where she won a gold medal in women's eight... Anna Cummins Susan Francia Susan Francia Susan Francia is an American rower. Growing up in Abington, Pennsylvania, she attended Abington Senior High School, followed by the University of Pennsylvania, graduating in 2004 with a degree in Criminology and Sociology. She currently resides in Princeton, New Jersey and is affiliated with the... Caroline Lind Caroline Lind Caroline Lind is an American rower and debutante. She competed at the 2008 Summer Olympics, where she won a gold medal in women's eight as the seven-seat. She graduated from Phillips Academy in 2002 and Princeton University in 2006... Caryn Davies Caryn Davies Caryn Davies is an American rower. She competed at the 2008 Summer Olympics, where she won a gold medal in women's eight as the stroke seat. At the 2004 Olympic Games she won a silver medal... cox: Mary Whipple Mary Whipple Mary Whipple is an American coxswain. She competed at the 2008 Summer Olympics, where she won a gold medal in women's eight, and at the 2004 Summer Olympics where she won a silver medal. As a coxswain, Whipple stands 5'3" and weighs in at 108 lbs.Mary has a twin sister Sarah... |
Femke Dekker Femke Dekker Femke Dekker is a Dutch rower from the Netherlands.Dekker started rowing in 1990 and made her international debut in the double sculls at the 1995 Junior World Championships in Poznan. Together with Christel Rijnten she won the bronze medal... Marlies Smulders Marlies Smulders Marlies Smulders is a rower from the Netherlands.With the Dutch eights Smulders qualified for the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens and she and her team mates rowed to the bronze medal. In 2007 she returned to the eights in which the Dutch only became seventh at the World Championships... Nienke Kingma Nienke Kingma Nienke Kingma is a rower from the Netherlands.Kingma took part in the World Championships of 2006 in the fours finishing fifth in Eton. A year later at the World Championships in Munich she was part of the double sculls and became 9th... Roline Repelaer van Driel Roline Repelaer van Driel Roline Repelaer van Driel is a rower from the Netherlands. She started rowing as a student, at U.S.R. "Triton" rowing club in Utrecht.... Annemarieke van Rumpt Annemarieke van Rumpt Annemarieke van Rumpt is a rower from the Netherlands.Van Rumpt took part in the World Championships of 2003 in Milan winning the silver medal in the fours. With the Dutch eights she qualified for the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens and she and her team mates rowed to the bronze medal... Helen Tanger Helen Tanger Helen Tanger is a rower from the Netherlands.-Early life and education:Tanger is a graduate of Syracuse University in New York, earning her degree in 2001.-Athletic career:... Sarah Siegelaar Sarah Siegelaar Sarah Siegelaar is a rower from the Netherlands.Siegelaar took part in the World Championships of 2003 in Milan winning the silver medal in the fours. With the Dutch eights she qualified for the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens and she and her team mates rowed to the bronze medal... Annemiek de Haan Annemiek de Haan Annemiek de Haan is a rower from the Netherlands.De Haan started rowing in 1999 and made her international debut in the fours at the 1999 Junior World Championships in Plovdiv. Together with Melina Bus, Anja Mourik and Mirthe Kamp she won the bronze medal... cox: Ester Workel Ester Workel Ester Workel is a rowing cox from the Netherlands.With the Dutch eights she qualified for the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens and she led her team mates rowing to the bronze medal. They won another bronze medal at the 2005 World Championships in Gifu... |
Constanţa Burcică Constanta Burcica Constanţa Burcică is a Romanian Olympic rower. She has been in the winning boat all three times the women's lightweight double scull event has been held at the Olympics.... Viorica Susanu Viorica Susanu Viorica Susanu is a Romanian rower and winner of four Olympic Gold medals.Susanu rowed in the Romanian women's eight that won the rowing World Championships in 1997, 1998 and 1999, and the 2000 Summer Olympics... Rodica Şerban Rodica Serban Rodica Maria Şerban, née Florea is a Romanian rower. She achieved success in women's eight, where she won a gold medal at the 2004 Summer Olympics, bronze at the 2008 Summer Olympics and a silver medal at the 2005 World Rowing Championships.- References :... Enikő Barabás Eniko Barabás Enikő Barabás is a Romanian rower. She competed at the 2008 Summer Olympics, where she won a bronze medal in women's eight. She had previously been on the team that won a silver medal for Romania at the 2005 World Rowing Championships, also in the eight.-Online resources:* Unirea Urziceni, Lidera... Simona Muşat Simona Musat Simona Dumitrita Muşat, née Strimbeschi is a Romanian rower. She competed at the 2008 Summer Olympics, where she won a bronze medal in women's eight.- References :... Ioana Papuc Ioana Papuc Ioana Cristina Papuc is a Romanian rower. She competed at the 2008 Summer Olympics, where she won a bronze medal in women's eight. At the 2004 Summer Olympics she won a gold medal at the same discipline.- References :... Georgeta Andrunache Doina Ignat Doina Ignat Doina Ignat is a Romanian rower, who has won six Olympic medals during her career.-References:* *... cox: Elena Georgescu Elena Georgescu Elena Georgescu-Nedelcu is a Romanian coxswain who has won five Olympic medals in the eights competition.-References:* *... |
Medal table
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External links
- FISA - International Rowing Federation
- Rowing medal Standings from the official Beijing Olympics website.