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Madeleine Wanamaker

Olympian 2020, 2024

Madeleine Wanamaker

Athlete Bio 

Madeleine Wanamaker rowing

Height

5'11"

Age

30

Hometown

Neenah, WI

Education

University of Wisconsin

Quick Facts
  • Daughter of Janet and Thomas Wanamaker
  • Both of her parents rowed for Wisconsin
  • Started rowing in 2013 as a walk-on at the University of Wisconsin-Madison
  • Counts Grace Latz and Vicky Optiz amongst her sporting heroes
  • Loves music, art and the outdoors
  • She is an advocate for women’s rights and athlete mental health
  • Plans to pursue coaching or sports psychology and hopes to help younger athletes, especially girls, build confidence and life skills through sports.
Olympic Experience
  • 2-time Olympian;
    • Olympic Games Paris 2024, 5th (Eight - Women)
    • Olympic Games Tokyo 2020, 7th (Four - Women)
World Championships Experience
  • Most recent: 2023 – 4th (Four - Women)
  • Years of participation: Four - Women 2018, 2019, 2023; Eight - Women 2022; Pair - Women 2022
  • Medals: 2 (1 gold, 1 bronze)
    • Gold – 2018 (Four - Women)
    • Bronze – 2022 (Pair - Women)

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