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Sarah

Zelenka

Olympian 2012

Athlete Bio#

Height

6’0”

Age

37

Hometown

Princeton

Education

Grand Valley State University '09

Princeton, NJ

Olympic Experience
  • 1-time Olympian;
    • Olympic Games London 2012, 4th (Pair - Women)
Career Highlights
  • Won gold in the four at the 2011 World Rowing Championships
  • Won gold in the eight and the four at the 2010 Rowing World Cup in Lucerne
  • Finished sixth in the four at the 2009 World Rowing Under 23 Championships
  • Won the four at the 2011 Senior World Championship Trials
  • Finished second in the double sculls at the 2011 USRowing Elite National Championships

Fun Facts: Sarah’s hobbies include badminton, swimming and pinteresting ... She was named MVP of Grand Valley State University’s rowing team in 2008 and 2009 ... The most influential person in her sporting career was her high school varsity basketball coach, who taught Sarah the importance of mental toughness

Learn more: 
US Rowing


World Championships Experience
  • Most recent: 2011 – gold (Four - Women)
  • Years of participation: Four - Women 2011
  • Medals: 1 (1 gold)
    • Gold – 2011 (Four - Women)

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