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Lauren O'Connor smiling from her boat
Rowing

Lauren O'Connor

Olympian 2024

Lauren O'Connor

Athlete Bio 

Lauren O'Connor smiling from her boat

Height

5'9"

Age

27

Hometown

Belleville, WI

Education

University of Wisconsin '20

Quick Facts
  • Walked onto the team at Wisconsin after hearing about it from a high school friend who thought she’d enjoy it
  • Grew up showing pigs, rabbits, and horses as a part of her local 4H club
  • Has a black belt in martial arts
  • Took vocal lessons and was in musicals for 12 years as a child
  • Works in environmental conservation and protection
  • Hobbies include hiking, camping, crochet, cycling, cooking and trying new restaurants
World Championships Experience
  • Most recent: 2023 – 11th (Quadruple Sculls - Women)
  • Years of participation: Quadruple Sculls - Women 2023
  • Top finish: 11th – 2023 (Quadruple Sculls - Women)
Career Highlights
  • 2024 World Rowing Final Olympic & Paralympic Qualification Regatta, 1st (Women - Quadruple Sculls)
  • 2023 World Rowing Cup II, 5th (Women - Double Sculls); 7th (Women - Quadruple Sculls)
  • 2023 USRowing National Selection Regatta, 1st (Women - Double Sculls)
Olympic Experience
  • 1-time Olympian;
    • Olympic Games Paris 2024, 9th (Quadruple Sculls - Women)

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