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.
Athlete Bio#
Height
5'10"
Age
32
Hometown
Short Hills, NJ
Education
Dartmouth College '15
Personal
Has two older siblings and a pet cockatiel
Her grandfather, Bill Spencer, was a two-time Olympian and longtime coach for Team USA in Biathlon.
- Earned a spot on Dartmouth‘s open weight rowing team as a walk-on
Credits her big dreams and love of sport to her grandparents, and her competitive nature to her sister and father
- Hobbies include cooking, cycling, reading, sculling, cross-country skiing and indoor rowing
Olympic Experience
- 2-time Olympian;
- Olympic Games Paris 2024, 6th (Lightweight Double Sculls - Women)
- Olympic Games Tokyo 2020, 5th (Lightweight Double Sculls - Women)
World Championships Experience
- Most recent: 2023 – 11th (Quadruple Sculls - Women)
- Years of participation: Quadruple Sculls - Women 2023; Lightweight Double Sculls - Women 2022; Lightweight Quadruple Sculls - Women 2019
- Medals: 1 (1 silver)
- Silver – 2022 (Lightweight Double Sculls - Women)
Molly Reckford Photos#
6 photos
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