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American Paralympic rower

Gemma Wollenschlaeger
Personal information
NationalityAmerican
Born (2003-08-11) August 11, 2003 (age 21)
United Kingdom
Home townSt. Augustine Beach, Florida, U.S.
EducationTemple University
Height5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
Weight157 lb (71 kg)
Sport
CountryUnited States
SportPararowing
DisabilityClubfoot
Medal record
Pararowing
Representing the  United States
Paralympic Games
Silver medal – second place 2024 Paris PR3 Mix4+
World Rowing Championships
Silver medal – second place 2023 Belgrade PR3 mixed double sculls

Gemma Wollenschlaeger (born August 11, 2003) is an American pararower. She represented the United States at the 2024 Summer Paralympics.

Early life and education

Wollenschlaeger was born in the United Kingdom, raised in South Africa, and immigrated to the United States at five years old. She was born with a left clubfoot and underwent several surgeries growing up to correct her foot. She attended Archbishop Spalding High School in Severn, Maryland and rowed for the Annapolis Junior Rowing team.

She attends Temple University and is pursuing an accounting degree at Fox School of Business and Management. As a member of Temple's women's rowing team during her freshman year in 2022, she earned second-team All-AAC honors, and was named Temple's women's Rowing Newcomer of the Year. During her sophomore year in 2023, she earned first-team All-AAC honors and was named Temple's women's Rowings Athlete of the Year.

Career

Wollenschlaeger made her international debut for the United States at the 2023 World Rowing Championships and won a silver medal in the PR3 mixed double sculls event with a time of 8:15.22.

On January 17, 2024, she was selected to represent the United States at the 2024 Summer Paralympics. She won a silver medal in the mixed coxed four event.

References

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  4. "Temple student sets sights on the Paris Paralympic Games". Temple University. July 24, 2024. Retrieved August 23, 2024.
  5. "Gemma Wollenschlaeger". teamusa.com. February 22, 2024. Retrieved August 23, 2024.
  6. Samphilipo, Laila (August 15, 2023). "Meet the Owl set to compete in the 2023 Para Rowing World Championship". Temple University. Retrieved August 23, 2024.
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  8. "Rowing's Gemma Wollenschlaeger selected for 2024 Paris Paralympic Games". owlsports.com. January 17, 2024. Retrieved August 23, 2024.
  9. "Local Olympians headed to the Paris Games and when they compete". news4jax.com. July 24, 2024. Retrieved August 23, 2024.
  10. "PR3 Mixed Four Wins Silver at 2024 Paralympic Games". rowingnews.com. September 1, 2024. Retrieved September 1, 2024.
  11. Kurie, Brendan (September 1, 2024). "Three Massachusetts rowers capture silver medals at Paris Paralympics". The Boston Globe. Retrieved September 1, 2024.

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