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Kristine O'Brien

Olympian 2020

Athlete Bio 

Height

5'11"

Age

33

Hometown

Massapequa Park, NY

Education

St. John the Baptist Diocesan High School (West Islip, N.Y.) ‘09 University of Virginia ‘13, Sociology and Anthropology

Quick Facts
  • Nicknamed “O'B" or “Tini”
  • Her grandmother was the most influential person in her life
  • Was named the 2012 USRowing Fan’s Choice Collegiate Rower of the Year.US Rowing
Career Highlights
  • Was the 2010 ACC Freshman of the Year and was a part of the ACC Crew of the Year from 2010-2013
  • Lists winning the varsity eight and team title at the 2012 NCAA Championships as her most memorable sporting achievement
Olympic Experience
  • 1-time Olympian;
    • Olympic Games Tokyo 2020, 4th (Eight - Women)
World Championships Experience
  • Most recent: 2019 – bronze (Eight - Women)
  • Years of participation: Eight - Women 2018, 2019; Four - Women 2015, 2016, 2017
  • Medals: 4 (2 gold, 1 silver, 1 bronze)
    • Gold – 2018 (Eight - Women); 2015 (Four - Women)
    • Silver – 2016 (Four - Women)
    • Bronze – 2019 (Eight - Women)
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