Mahé Drysdale

Rower with multiple Olympic medals

Mahé Drysdale - Rower with multiple Olympic medals
Born

November 19th, 1979
45 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

New Zealand

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Competed in rowing and achieved significant success at the international level. Won two Olympic gold medals in single sculls at the 2012 and 2016 Games. Secured several titles at the Rowing World Championships, totaling six gold medals. Dominated national competitions and held multiple national records. Renowned for consistent performance and longevity in the sport, representing New Zealand throughout a distinguished career.

Won gold at the 2012 London Olympics

Won gold at the 2016 Rio Olympics

Secured six World Championship titles

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