Jack Rusher

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Jack Rusher
Personal information
Full nameJohn Dunbar Rusher, IV
BornApril 18, 1967 (1967-04-18) (age 57)
Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
Medal record
Men's rowing
Representing the Flag of the United States (23px).png  United States
Olympic Games
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 1988 Seoul Eight
World Rowing Championships
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 1989 Bled Coxless four

John Dunbar Rusher (born April 18, 1967 in Boston, Massachusetts) is an American rower. He graduated from Harvard University in 1989. [1]

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Personal life

Rusher is married to Cynthia Eckert, they met while on the national team. [2] They have three children, Kay, Alison, and Nicholas Rusher. Alison and Nicholas are both Olympic rowers. [3]

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References

  1. "Harvard Olympians: GoCrimson.com". www.gocrimson.com. Archived from the original on November 23, 2010.
  2. "Rodriguez & Rusher: Sons in Parents' Footsteps". row2k.com. September 20, 2022. Retrieved August 3, 2024.
  3. Peterson, Tim (July 29, 2024). "Wisconsin family sends fourth rower to the Olympics". wpr.org. Retrieved August 3, 2024.