Cynthia Eckert

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Cynthia Eckert
Personal information
BornOctober 27, 1965 (1965-10-27) (age 58)
Evanston, Illinois, U.S.
Medal record
Women's rowing
Representing Flag of the United States (23px).png  United States
Olympic Games
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 1992 Barcelona Coxless fours
World Rowing Championships
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 1990 Tasmania W8+
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 1991 Vienna W4-

Cynthia L. Eckert (born October 27, 1965, in Evanston, Illinois) is an American rower.

Personal life

Eckert is married to Jack Rusher, they met while on the national team. [1] They have three children, Kay, Alison, and Nicholas Rusher. Alison and Nicholas are also both Olympic rowers. [2]

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References

  1. "Rodriguez & Rusher: Sons in Parents' Footsteps". row2k.com. September 20, 2022. Retrieved August 3, 2024.
  2. Peterson, Tim (July 29, 2024). "Wisconsin family sends fourth rower to the Olympics". wpr.org. Retrieved August 3, 2024.