Danika Holbrook-Harris

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Danika Harris
Personal information
Born (1972-09-15) September 15, 1972 (age 51)
Durham, New Hampshire, U.S.
Spouse Ben Holbrook
Sport
CountryUnited States
SportRowing
Achievements and titles
Olympic finals 2004 Women's 4x - 5th Place
Medal record
Women's rowing
Representing Flag of the United States (23px).png  United States
World Rowing Championships
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 1994 Indianapolis LW4-
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 1993 Račice LW4-

Danika Holbrook-Harris (born September 15, 1972) is an American competitive rower. She competed at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, in the women's quadruple sculls. She was born in Durham, New Hampshire. [1]

She won a bronze medal at the 1993 World Rowing Championships, and a gold medal at the 1994 World Rowing Championships.

Her husband Ben Holbrook is also an Olympic rower. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Danika Holbrook-Harris". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on December 3, 2016. Retrieved October 1, 2016.