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Ross

James

Olympian 2012

Athlete Bio#

Height

6'5”

Age

37

Hometown

CA

Education

University of Wisconsin, Madison '10, Biological Systems Engineering

Quick Facts
  • Fun Facts: Eagle Scout
  • Competed at the Olympics with his twin brother Grant
  • Inducted into the Wisconsin Athletic Hall of Fame.
Career Highlights
  • 2013 World Cup Gold Medalist and World Championship Bronze Medalist in the Men's Eight
  • 2008 Varsity Eight Champion and overall team points trophy “Rowe Cup” winner at Eastern Sprints
  • 2008 IRA National Champion in the Men’s Varsity Eight, finishing off an undefeated season
  • Gold medalist at the 2008 World Under 23 Rowing Championships in the Men’s Eight
Olympic Experience
  • 1-time Olympian;
    • Olympic Games London 2012, 4th (Eight - Men)
World Championships Experience
  • Most recent: 2013 – bronze (Eight - Men)
  • Years of participation: Eight - Men 2009, 2011, 2013
  • Medals: 1 (1 bronze)
    • Bronze – 2013 (Eight - Men)

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