Nicholas Rusher

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Nicholas "Nick" Rusher (born June 10, 1999) is an American rower. He represented the United States at the 2024 Summer Olympics.

Nicholas Rusher
Personal information
Born (1999-06-10) June 10, 1999 (age 25)[1]
West Bend, Wisconsin, U.S.
EducationYale University
Sport
CountryUnited States
SportRowing
Medal record
Men's rowing
Representing the  United States
Olympic Games
Bronze medal – third place 2024 Paris Eight

Career

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Rusher made his international debut for the United States at the 2022 World Rowing Championships, and finished in fourth place in the men's eight.[2]

Rusher represented the United States at the 2024 Summer Olympics and won a bronze medal in the men's eight, with a time of 5:25.28.[3][4]

Personal life

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Rusher was born to Jack Rusher and Cynthia Eckert. His parents rowed in the 1988 and 1992 Summer Olympics, and met while on the national team.[5][6] His sister, Alison, is also an Olympic rower.[7]

References

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  1. ^ "Nicholas Rusher". olympics.com. Retrieved August 3, 2024.
  2. ^ "Nick Rusher". teamusa.com. Retrieved August 3, 2024.
  3. ^ Radcliffe, JR (August 3, 2024). "West Bend's Nick Rusher wins bronze medal with Team USA rowing in men's eights". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Retrieved August 3, 2024.
  4. ^ Goodbread, Chase (August 3, 2024). "Team USA rowing men's eight takes bronze medal at Paris Olympics". USA Today. Retrieved August 3, 2024.
  5. ^ "Nick Rusher". teamusa.com. Retrieved August 3, 2024.
  6. ^ "Rodriguez & Rusher: Sons in Parents' Footsteps". row2k.com. September 20, 2022. Retrieved August 3, 2024.
  7. ^ Peterson, Tim (July 29, 2024). "Wisconsin family sends fourth rower to the Olympics". wpr.org. Retrieved August 3, 2024.
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