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Russell Gernaat

Paralympian 2020

USA Rowing

Athlete Bio

US Rowing's Russell Gernaat holds oars in both hands in a boat on the water, wearing a white hat and blue top and shorts

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Height

6'5"

Hometown

Redwood City, CA

Personal

Previous American record holder for 50-and 100-free SYC...Attended Navy SEAL training while serving in the U.S. Navy.

World Championships

Most recent: 2019 – 8th (PR2 Mixed Double Sculls)

Years of Participation: PR3 Mixed Double Sculls – 2017; PR2 Mixed Double Sculls – 2019

Top Finish: 5th – 2017 (PR3 mixed double sculls)

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