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Esther Lofgren

Olympian 2012

1
GOLD

0
SILVER

0
BRONZE

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Athlete Bio

Height

6'2"

Hometown

Newport Beach , CA

Education

Harvard University '09, Economics

Name: Esther Lofgren
Sport: Rowing
Event: Eight
Height: 6"2”
Current Residence: Princeton, NJ
College: Harvard University '09, Economics

Olympic Experience:

2012 Olympic Games, gold medal in the women's eight

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

Learn more:
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