Elizabeth McCagg

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Elizabeth McCagg
Medal record
Women's rowing
Representing Flag of the United States.svg  United States
World Rowing Championships
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 1995 Tampere W8+
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 1993 Račice W8+
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 1994 Indianapolis W8+
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 1999 St. Catharines W8+
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 1993 Račice W2-

Elizabeth "Betsy" McCagg (born April 29, 1967 in Kirkland, Washington), known under her married name as Betsy Hills, is an American rower. She finished 4th in the women's eight at the 1996 Summer Olympics. She rowed with her twin sister Mary. She graduated from Harvard University. [1] The rower Liz Hills is her sister-in-law. [2]

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References

  1. ↑ "Betsy McCagg '89".
  2. ↑ "Liz Hills". Olympedia. Retrieved February 7, 2023.


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