John Dunbar Rusher (born April 18, 1967 in Boston, Massachusetts) is an American rower. He graduated from Harvard University in 1989.[1]

Jack Rusher
Personal information
Full nameJohn Dunbar Rusher, IV
BornApril 18, 1967 (1967-04-18) (age 57)
Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
Medal record
Men's rowing
Representing the  United States
Olympic Games
Bronze medal – third place 1988 Seoul Eight
World Rowing Championships
Silver medal – second place 1989 Bled Coxless four

Personal life

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Rusher is married to Cynthia Eckert, they met while on the national team.[2] They have three children, Kay, Alison, and Nicholas Rusher. Alison and Nicholas are both Olympic rowers.[3]

References

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  1. ^ "Harvard Olympians: GoCrimson.com". www.gocrimson.com. Archived from the original on November 23, 2010.
  2. ^ "Rodriguez & Rusher: Sons in Parents' Footsteps". row2k.com. September 20, 2022. Retrieved August 3, 2024.
  3. ^ Peterson, Tim (July 29, 2024). "Wisconsin family sends fourth rower to the Olympics". wpr.org. Retrieved August 3, 2024.
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