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#
Height
5'10"
Age
41
Hometown
St. Croix Falls, WI
Education
St. Croix Falls High School (St. Croix Falls, Wis.) ‘01 University of Washington '06, Latin/English
Personal
Daughter of Dean and Mary Kalmoe...Has two brothers, Ryan and Bill, and one sister, Molly...After finishing her rowing career, would like to settle in San Diego, start writing her book, restore her Schwinn Le Tour II and travel as much as possible, with special emphasis on American National Parks and hiking the Triple Crown...Writes a blog about her training, travel and competitive experiences at megankalmoe.com...Enjoys drawing, writing, cycling, rock climbing, spoiling her two rescue cats, cooking, baking, origami, gardening, knitting and bird watching...Is avid fan of the New York Times Crossword and does the daily puzzle every morning before practice.Olympic Experience
- 4-time Olympian; 1-time Olympic medalist (1 bronze)
- Olympic Games Tokyo 2020, 10th (Pair - Women)
- Olympic Games Rio de Janeiro 2016, 5th (Quadruple Sculls - Women)
- Olympic Games London 2012, bronze (Quadruple Sculls - Women)
- Olympic Games Beijing 2008, 5th (Double Sculls - Women)
World Championship Experience
- Most recent: 2019 – 4th (Pair - Women)
- Years of participation: Pair - Women 2014, 2017, 2019; Quadruple Sculls - Women 2010, 2011, 2013, 2015; Double Sculls - Women 2009
- Medals: 4 (1 gold, 3 silver)
- Gold – 2015 (Quadruple Sculls - Women)
- Silver – 2017 (Pair - Women); 2014 (Pair - Women); 2011 (Quadruple Sculls - Women)
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