Lauren Miller (born October 11, 1995) is an American rower. Miller became a Pan American Games champion when she won gold in the mixed eight at the 2023 Pan American Games.

Lauren Miller
Personal information
Born (1995-10-11) October 11, 1995 (age 29)
Alma materUniversity of Minnesota
Height6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
Weight175 lb (79 kg)
Sport
SportRowing
Medal record
Women's rowing
Representing  United States
Pan American Games
Gold medal – first place 2023 Santiago Mixed Eight
Silver medal – second place 2023 Santiago Women's eight
Silver medal – second place 2023 Santiago Women's four

Early life and education

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Miller was born October 11, 1995 to Susan and Dan Miller and was raised in St. Cloud, Minnesota with her sister Kaydee Miller. She graduated from Saint Cloud Tech High School in 2013, having received varsity letters for swimming, track, and band. She then attended the University of Minnesota,[1] where she received a Bachelor of Arts in neuroscience with a minor in art.[2]

Career

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Collegiate career

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While attending the University of Minnesota, Miller competed for the university's rowing team. Her first and second years at the university, she placed fifth at the Big Ten Championships. From 2014 to 2018, she was named an Academic All-Big Ten and CRCA Scholar athlete.[1] Her final year, she was also the team captain.[3]

National and international career

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Miller has competed with USRowing for the women's four, women's eight, and mixed eight. In 2022, she placed second in the single at the Head of the Charles Regatta.[3] The following year, she competed at the Pan American Games, where she received the gold in the mixed eight,[4] as well as silver in the women's quad and eight.[5]

Coaching

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Miller is a graduate assistant coach with the University of Minnesota.[2]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Lauren Miller - Rowing". University of Minnesota Athletics. Retrieved November 7, 2023.
  2. ^ a b "Lauren Miller - Rowing Coach". University of Minnesota Athletics. Retrieved January 7, 2024.
  3. ^ a b "2023 Pan American Games Team Roster". USRowing. October 23, 2023. Retrieved October 30, 2023.
  4. ^ "U.S. Wins Two Golds, Four Medals on Wednesday at 2023 Pan American Games". USRowing. October 25, 2023. Retrieved October 30, 2023.
  5. ^ "U.S. Wins Three Silvers on Tuesday at 2023 Pan American Games". Rowing News. October 25, 2023. Retrieved January 7, 2024.