Gemma Wollenschlaeger

Quick Facts

• Tried almost every other sport growing up, but Rowing stuck with her the most
• Was named Temple Women's Rowing Newcomer of the Year and earned second-team All-AAC honors in 2022
• Earned first-team All-AAC honors and was named Temple Women’s Rowing’s Athlete of the Year in 2023
• Lists her family as her personal heroes because they remind her of who she is and support her in everything that she does
• Hopes to travel and explore the world after rowing
• Hobbies include trying new restaurants, traveling, being outside, being around family and friends and singing 2000s sing-along songs

Paralympic Experience

• 1-time Paralympian; 1-time Paralympic medalist (1 silver)
  • Paralympic Games Paris 2024, silver (PR3 Coxed Four - Mixed)

World Championships Experience

• Most recent: 2023 – silver (PR3 mixed doubles sculls)
• Years of Participation: 2023
• Medals: 1 (silver)

Career Highlights

• Named to first national team in 2023
• 2023 Para Rowing Regatta to Paris – gold (PR3 mixed doubles sculls)
• 2023 American Athletic Conference Championships – 3rd Place (mixed varsity eight)