Evan Olson (rower)

Evan Olson
Personal information
Born (1997-07-26) July 26, 1997 (age 27)[1]
Bothell, Washington, U.S.
EducationUniversity of Washington
Sport
CountryUnited States
SportRowing
Medal record
Men's rowing
Representing the  United States
Olympic Games
Bronze medal – third place 2024 Paris Eight

Evan Olson (born July 26, 1997) is an American rower. He represented the United States at the 2024 Summer Olympics.

Career

Olson made his international debut for the United States at the 2017 Under 23 World Rowing Championships where he finished third in the coxed four. He then went on to compete at the 2023 World Rowing Championships, and finished in fifth place in the coxless pair.[2][3]

Olson 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.[4][5]

References

  1. ^ "Evan Olson". olympics.com. Retrieved August 3, 2024.
  2. ^ "Evan Olson". teamusa.com. Retrieved August 3, 2024.
  3. ^ McCurdie, Taras (July 26, 2024). "Former Everett Rowing Association member Evan Olson representing Team USA in Paris". The Everett Herald. Retrieved August 3, 2024.
  4. ^ Hanson, Scott (August 3, 2024). "U.S. men's eight, with several Huskies in the boat, wins bronze medal". The Seattle Times. Retrieved August 3, 2024.
  5. ^ Goodbread, Chase (August 3, 2024). "Team USA rowing men's eight takes bronze medal at Paris Olympics". USA Today. Retrieved August 3, 2024.


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