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
6'4"
Age
34
Hometown
Redmond, WA
Education
Redmond High School (Redmond, Wash.) ‘08 University of Washington ‘12, Political Science
Quick Facts
- Son of Robert and Sally Munn
- Has one brother, Joe
- Is an Eagle Scout.
Olympic Experience
- Olympian (2016)
- Rio 2016 Olympic Games, 4th (men's eight)
World Championship Experience
- Most recent: 2014 – 4th (men's eight)
- Years of Participation: 2013 (pair); 2014 (men's eight)
- Top finish: 4th – 2013 (pair); 2014 (men's eight)
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