| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Dutch |
| Born | 3 December 1996 |
| Height | 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) |
| Sport | |
| Country | Netherlands |
| Sport | Rowing |
| Event(s) | Lightweight quadruple sculls |
| Club | A.G.S.R. Gyas & KZ&RV Neptunus |
Medal record | |
Damion Eigenberg (born 3 December 1996) is a Dutch rower.
He won a medal at the 2019 World Rowing Championships. [1]
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