In Rowing, Men’s Four Wins First Olympic Gold Medal Since 1960
The last time a U.S. crew in the coxless men’s four stood atop the podium, Dwight D. Eisenhower was president.
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Athlete Bio#
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Height
6'2"
Age
37
Hometown
Boothbay Harbor, ME
Education
Brooks School (North Andover, Mass.) ‘06 Stanford University ‘11, History
Quick Facts
- Daughter of William Logan and Jennifer Kierstead
- Has one sister, Jessamine
- Chose to pursue rowing after watching a friend compete at the Head of the Charles Regatta and hopes to compete in the event when she is 90 years old
- While training, always wears the gold bangles she was given on her high school exchange trip to Uganda
- Enjoys watching “Pride and Prejudice” with her sister and visiting the farmers market.
Olympic Experience
- 3-time Olympian; 3-time Olympic medalist (3 gold)
- Olympic Games Rio de Janeiro 2016, gold (Eight - Women)
- Olympic Games London 2012, gold (Eight - Women)
- Olympic Games Beijing 2008, gold (Eight - Women)
World Championship Experience
- Most recent: 2015 – bronze (Pair - Women)
- Years of participation: Pair - Women 2015; Eight - Women 2010, 2011, 2014; Single Sculls - Women 2013; Four - Women 2009
- Medals: 5 (3 gold, 1 silver, 1 bronze)
- Gold – 2014 (Eight - Women); 2011 (Eight - Women); 2010 (Eight - Women)
- Silver – 2009 (Four - Women)
- Bronze – 2015 (Pair - Women)
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