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#
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Height
6'1"
Age
36
Hometown
Miami, FL
Education
Miami Coral Park Senior High School (Miami, Fla.) ‘07 Princeton University ’11, Economics
Quick Facts
- Son of Vicky and Rodolfo Prendes
- Speaks Portuguese and Spanish
- Hobbies include reading, running, swimming, kayaking and sailing.
Career Highlights
- 2015 Pan American Games, silver (lightweight four)
Olympic Experience
- 2-time Olympian;
- Olympic Games Rio de Janeiro 2016, 10th (Lightweight Four - Men)
- Olympic Games London 2012, 8th (Lightweight Four - Men)
World Championship Experience
- Most recent: 2015 – 5th (Lightweight Pair - Men)
- Years of participation: Lightweight Pair - Men 2015; Lightweight Four - Men 2011, 2013, 2014
- Top finish: 5th – 2013 (Lightweight Four - Men), 2015 (Lightweight Pair - Men)
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