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#
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Height
6'2"
Age
40
Hometown
Newport Beach , CA
Education
Harvard University '09, Economics
Olympic Experience
- 1-time Olympian; 1-time Olympic medalist (1 gold)
- Olympic Games London 2012, gold (Eight - Women)
Career Highlights
- 2012 World Cup II, 1st (eight, world record)
- 2011 World Rowing Championships, gold (eight)
- 2011 Lucerne World Cup, 4th (quadruple sculls)
- 2011 Henley Royal Regatta, 1st (Remenham Challenge Cup)
- 2011 Essen Regatta, 1st (quadruple sculls)
- 2010 World Rowing Championships, gold (eight)
- 2009 World Rowing Championships, silver (eight)
- 2009 Head of the Charles, 2nd (eight)
- 2009 US Rowing National Championships, 1st (eight)
- Two-time NCAA All-American (2007, 2009)
Fun Facts: Esther enjoys running, reading, cycling, blogging, and baking
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World Championships Experience
- Most recent: 2013 – 5th (Quadruple Sculls - Women)
- Years of participation: Quadruple Sculls - Women 2013; Eight - Women 2010, 2011; Four - Women 2006, 2008, 2009
- Medals: 5 (2 gold, 2 silver, 1 bronze)
- Gold – 2011 (Eight - Women); 2010 (Eight - Women)
- Silver – 2009 (Four - Women); 2008 (Four - Women)
- Bronze – 2006 (Four - Women)
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