In Rowing, Men’s Four Wins First Olympic Gold Medal Since 1960
The last time a U.S. crew in the coxless men’s four stood atop the podium, Dwight D. Eisenhower was president.
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Athlete Bio#
Height
5'11"
Age
38
Hometown
Pittsburgh, PA
Education
Oakland Catholic High School (Pittsburgh, Pa.) ‘04 University of Notre Dame ‘08, Biochemistry
Quick Facts
- Daughter of Kenneth and JoAnn Polk
- Has four siblings, Jarrod, Jessica, Justin and Natalie
- Was an alternate on the 2012 U.S. Olympic Rowing Team.
Olympic Experience
- 1-time Olympian; 1-time Olympic medalist (1 gold)
- Olympic Games Rio de Janeiro 2016, gold (Eight - Women)
World Championship Experience
- Most recent: 2015 – gold (Eight - Women)
- Years of participation: Eight - Women 2010, 2011, 2013, 2014, 2015; Four - Women 2009
- Medals: 6 (5 gold, 1 silver)
- Gold – 2015 (Eight - Women); 2014 (Eight - Women); 2013 (Eight - Women); 2011 (Eight - Women); 2010 (Eight - Women)
- Silver – 2009 (Four - Women)
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