Amy Martin (rower)

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Amy Martin (born November 4, 1974) is an American rower who competed in the 2000 Summer Olympics. [1] She attended Oregon State University, where she began rowing in 1992. She earned a silver medal in the 1999 World Championships, and a bronze medal in 1998. [2] Martin was a member of the U.S. women's eight rowing team that competed in the 2000 Summer Olympics. The U.S. team came in 6th place. [3]

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References

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  3. Carlson, Kip (December 2000). "Oregon Staters at the Olympics". The Oregon Stater. The Oregon State University Alumni Association. 85 (3). Archived from the original on September 28, 2011. Retrieved April 5, 2010.