Nicholas Rusher

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Nicholas Rusher
Personal information
NicknameNick
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

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

Career

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

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

  1. ^ "Nicholas Rusher". olympics.com. Retrieved August 3, 2024.
  2. ^ "Nick Rusher". teamusa.com. Retrieved August 3, 2024.
  3. ^ 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.
  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.