Sophie Souwer

Anna Sarah "Sophie" Souwer (born 29 June 1987) is a Dutch rower who won three silver medals at the European championships in 2013–2016. She placed sixth in the eight at the 2016 Summer Olympics.[1][2][3]

Sophie Souwer
Souwer at the 2016 European Championships
Personal information
NationalityDutch
Born (1987-06-29) 29 June 1987
Westervoort, Netherlands
EducationInholland University of Applied Sciences
Height1.86 m (6 ft 1 in)
Weight76 kg (168 lb)
Sport
CountryNetherlands
SportRowing
Event(s)Quadruple sculls, Eight
ClubA.G.S.R. GYAS Groningen
Coached byJosy Verdonkschot[1]
Achievements and titles
Olympic finals2016
Medal record
Women's rowing
Representing the  Netherlands
World Championships
Gold medal – first place2017 SarasotaQuadruple sculls
Bronze medal – third place2018 PlovdivQuadruple sculls
Bronze medal – third place2019 OttensheimQuadruple sculls
European Championships
Silver medal – second place2013 SevilleQuadruple sculls
Silver medal – second place2015 PoznańEight
Silver medal – second place2016 BrandenburgEight
Silver medal – second place2017 RačiceQuadruple sculls
Silver medal – second place2019 LucerneQuadruple sculls
Bronze medal – third place2018 GlasgowQuadruple sculls

Souwer and her brothers were raised by relatives as her mother died and her father was unable to look after them. Her nickname Sophie comes from the novel Sophie's Choice. She studied nursing at Hanze University of Applied Sciences and has a bachelor's degree in obstetrics from University of Midwifery Amsterdam Groningen.[1]

References
  1. Sophie Souwer Archived 12 October 2016 at the Wayback Machine. nbcolympics.com
  2. Sophie Souwer Archived 21 October 2016 at the Wayback Machine. worldrowing.com
  3. "Sophie Souwer". Rio 2016. Archived from the original on 6 August 2016. Retrieved 10 August 2016.
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