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Rowing

Jacob Plihal

Olympian 2024

Jacob Plihal

Athlete Bio 

Jacob Plihal rowing

Height

6'10"

Age

29

Hometown

Vashon Island, WA

Education

Northeastern University (Boston, Mass.) '18

Quick Facts
  • Considers his parents as his personal heroes due to their unwavering support in his  pursuit of rowing
  • Nominated three times to the IRA All-American team
  • Has been on five National teams, but Paris will be his first Olympic team
  • Enjoys listening to Yellows Days, King Krule, Steven Wilson and Sainté
  • Hobbies include photography, fishing, design, reading, cycling, and hiking
Career Highlights
  • Pan American Games, Santiago, 2023 (Eight - Mixed, Single Sculls - Men)
  • World Championships Under 23, Poznan, 2018 (Quadruple Sculls - Men)
  • World Championships Under 23, Plovdiv, 2017 (Quadruple Sculls - Men)
World Championships Experience
  • Most recent: 2022 – 14th (Quadruple Sculls - Men)
  • Years of participation: Quadruple Sculls - Men 2022
  • Top finish: 14th – 2022 (Quadruple Sculls - Men)
Olympic Experience
  • 1-time Olympian;
    • Olympic Games Paris 2024, 13th (Single Sculls - Men)

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