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Brett Newlin

Olympian 2008, 2012

Athlete Bio 

Height

6’9”

Age

43

Hometown

Riverton

Education

University of Washington ’05, Computer Engineering

Chula Vista, CA

Olympic Experience
  • 2-time Olympian;
    • Olympic Games London 2012, 4th (Eight - Men)
    • Olympic Games Beijing 2008, 9th (Four - Men)
Career Highlights
  • 2012 Final Olympic Qualification Regatta, 1st (eight)
  • 2011 World Rowing Championships, 4th (four)
  • 2011 Lucerne World Cup, 3rd (four)
  • 2010 National Selection Regatta No. 3, 1st place (pair)
  • 2010 World Rowing Championship, 6th (eight)
  • 2010 Lucerne World Cup, 6th (four)
  • 2010 Henley Royal Regatta, won Steward’s Challenge Cup
  • 2010 Munich World Cup, 2nd (four)
  • 2009 Lucerne World Cup, 3rd (four)
  • 2009 USRowing National Championships, 2nd (eight)
  • Named 2006 USRowing Male Athlete of the Year

Fun Facts: Enjoys movies, brewing beer and singing karaoke.

Learn more: 
USRowing

World Championships Experience
  • Most recent: 2011 – 4th (Four - Men)
  • Years of participation: Four - Men 2006, 2009, 2011; Eight - Men 2007, 2010; Coxed Four - Men 2005
  • Medals: 1 (1 silver)
    • Silver – 2005 (Coxed Four - Men)

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