Meghan Montgomery

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Meghan Montgomery
Personal information
Nickname(s)Megs
Born (1981-11-06) 6 November 1981 (age 41)
Winnipeg, Manitoba
Alma mater University of Manitoba
Height188 cm (6 ft 2 in)
Weight75 kg (165 lb)
Sport
CountryFlag of Canada (Pantone).svg  Canada
Sport Paralympic rowing
Club Winnipeg Rowing Club
Medal record
Paralympic rowing
Representing Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  Canada
Paralympic Games
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 2016 Rio de Janeiro Mixed coxed four
World Rowing Championships
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2010 Cambridge Mixed coxed four
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2012 Bled Mixed coxed four
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 2006 Dorney Mixed coxed four
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 2007 Oberschleißheim Mixed coxed four

Meghan Montgomery (born November 6, 1981) is a Canadian Paralympic rower who competes in international events in the mixed coxed four, she is born with a congenital disability in her right hand. [1] [2]

She has participated in three Summer Paralympics in rowing and has won a bronze medal in the 2016 Summer Paralympics. [3] [4]

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References

  1. "Meghan Montgomery - Canadian Sport Centre". Canadian Sport Centre Manitoba. 5 January 2020.
  2. "About Me - Meghan Montgomery". wordpress.com. 5 January 2020.
  3. "Meghan Montgomery - Profile". World Rowing. 5 January 2020.
  4. "Meghan Montgomery - IPC Profile". International Paralympic Committee. 5 January 2020.