Jennifer Martins

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Jennifer Martins
Personal information
NationalityCanadian
Born (1989-01-31) January 31, 1989 (age 35)
Toronto, Ontario
Height180 cm (5 ft 11 in)
Weight74 kg (163 lb)
Sport
College team Western Mustangs
Medal record
Women's rowing
Representing Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  Canada
World Championships
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2017 Sarasota Eight
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2018 Plovdiv Eight
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 2013 Chungju Eight
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 2015 Aiguebelette Eight
World Rowing U23 Championships
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg2011 AmsterdamEight

Jennifer Martins (born January 31, 1989) is a Canadian rower. [1] In 2016, she was named to represent Canada at the 2016 Summer Olympics in the women's coxless pair with Nicole Hare. [2] They finished in 14th place. [1]

She represented Canada at the 2020 Summer Olympics. [3]

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References

  1. 1 2 COC Profile
  2. Ewing, Lori (July 24, 2016) [Originally published June 28, 2016]. "Canada announces 26-member Olympic rowing team". CBC Sports . Retrieved August 25, 2023.
  3. "Strong local contingent ready to row at Olympics, U23 worlds". lfpress. Retrieved June 27, 2021.