Amanda Polk (born August 2, 1986) is an American rower. She won Olympic gold in the Women's eight rowing competition in the 2016 Summer Olympics.[1]

Amanda Polk
Personal information
Born (1986-08-02) August 2, 1986 (age 38)
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
EducationOakland Catholic High School, University of Notre Dame
Height5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Sport
CountryUnited States
SportRowing
EventWomen's eight
College teamNotre Dame Fighting Irish
Medal record
Women's rowing
Representing the  United States
Olympic Games
Gold medal – first place 2016 Rio de Janeiro W8
World Championships
Gold medal – first place 2010 Karapiro W8
Gold medal – first place 2011 Lake Bled W8
Gold medal – first place 2013 Chungju W8
Gold medal – first place 2014 Amsterdam W8
Gold medal – first place 2015 Aiguebelette W8
Silver medal – second place 2009 Poznań W4-

References

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  1. ^ Tennery, Amy; Macswan, Angus (August 13, 2016). "Rowing: United States extend unbeaten run with gold in women's eight". yahoo.com. Reuters. Retrieved July 26, 2024.
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