Gemma Wollenschlaeger smiling
Para-Rowing

Gemma Wollenschlaeger

Paralympian 2024

Gemma Wollenschlaeger
  • 0

    GOLD

  • 1

    SILVER

  • 0

    BRONZE

Athlete Bio#

Gemma Wollenschlaeger looking back towards the camera from her scull

Height

5'10"

Hometown

St. Augustine Beach, FL

Education

Temple University

Personal
  • Tried almost every other sport growing up, but Rowing stuck with her the most
  • Was named Temple Women's Rowing Newcomer of the Year and earned second-team All-AAC honors in 2022
  • Earned first-team All-AAC honors and was named Temple Women’s Rowing’s Athlete of the Year in 2023
  • Lists her family as her personal heroes because they remind her of who she is and support her in everything that she does
  • Hopes to travel and explore the world after rowing
  • Hobbies include trying new restaurants, traveling, being outside, being around family and friends and singing 2000s sing-along songs
Paralympic Experience
  • 1-time Paralympian; 1-time Paralympic medalist (1 silver)
    • Paralympic Games Paris 2024, silver (PR3 Coxed Four - Mixed)
World Championships Experience
  • Most recent: 2023 – silver (PR3 mixed doubles sculls)
  • Years of Participation: 2023
  • Medals: 1 (silver)
Career Highlights
  • Named to first national team in 2023
  • 2023 Para Rowing Regatta to Paris – gold (PR3 mixed doubles sculls)
  • 2023 American Athletic Conference Championships – 3rd Place (mixed varsity eight)

Explore More Athletes

Ben
Washburne

Emelie
Eldracher

Jasmin
Bambur

Dani
Aravich

Evan
Bates