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.
Athlete Bio#
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Height
5'4"
Age
32
Hometown
San Diego, Calif.
Education
Grossmont High School (La Mesa, Calif.) ‘10 University of California, Santa Barbara ‘14, Molecular Biology; University of California, Santa Barbara ’16, Cell and Molecular Biology (M.A.); University of Pennsylvania ’24, Gene Therapy and Vaccines (Ph.D.)
Quick Facts
- Daughter of Larry and Deana Kasden
- Has one sister, Hayley
- Working towards a doctorate at the University of Pennsylvania, designing a gene therapy strategy for Duchenne muscular dystrophy
- Hobbies include weightlifting and exploring ice cream shops when traveling.
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US RowingCareer Highlights
- Pan American Games, Lima, 2019 (Eight - Men)
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