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'''Brett Wilkinson''' (born May 2, 1976 in [[Hyde Park, New York]]) was a former member of the U.S. National Rowing Team.
'''Brett Wilkinson''' (born May 2, 1976 in [[Hyde Park, New York]]) is a former member of the U.S. National Rowing Team. Wilkinson began his rowing career at [[Franklin Delano Roosevelt High School (Hyde Park, New York)|Franklin Delano Roosevelt High School]] and later rowed for [[Bucknell University]]. After college, he was a member of the [[Potomac Boat Club]] in Washington, D.C. where he qualified for the U.S. National Rowing Team.
Brett began his rowing career at [[Franklin Delano Roosevelt High School (Hyde Park, New York)|Franklin Delano Roosevelt High School]] and later rowed for [[Bucknell University]]. After college, he was a member of the [[Potomac Boat Club]] in Washington, D.C.where he qualified for the U.S. National Rowing Team.


He competed in the [[2004 Summer Olympics]] in Athens in the men's [[Rowing at the 2004 Summer Olympics – Men's quadruple sculls|quadruple sculls]], finishing 11th overall. Brett also represented the United States in several World Championships, rowing in the men's double and quadruple sculls.
He competed in the [[2004 Summer Olympics]] in Athens in the men's [[Rowing at the 2004 Summer Olympics – Men's quadruple sculls|quadruple sculls]] with teammates [[Ben Holbrook]], [[Sloan DuRoss]] and [[Kent Smack]],<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.row2k.com/features/174/United-States-2004-Olympic-Team-Roster/ | work=Row2K|title=United States 2004 Olympic Roster}}</ref> finishing 11th overall. Wilkinson also represented the United States in several World Championships, rowing in the men's double and quadruple sculls.


Brett was also a member of the team of engineers who worked to rebuild Pentagon after [[September 11 attacks|9/11]] terrorist attack.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://usatoday30.usatoday.com/sports/olympics/athens/boat/usa-rowing.htm |work=USA Today |title=Team USA: Rowing}}</ref>
Wilkinson was a member of the team of engineers who worked to rebuild the Pentagon after the [[September 11 attacks|9/11]] terrorist attacks.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://usatoday30.usatoday.com/sports/olympics/athens/boat/usa-rowing.htm |work=USA Today |title=Team USA: Rowing}}</ref>


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Latest revision as of 04:30, 12 November 2024

Brett Wilkinson
Personal information
Born (1976-05-02) May 2, 1976 (age 48)
Hyde Park, New York, U.S.
Height195.6 cm (6 ft 5 in)
Weight86 kg (190 lb)
Sport
CountryUnited States
SportRowing
Event(s)Men's quadruple sculls; men's double sculls
ClubPotomac Boat Club
Achievements and titles
Olympic finals2004, M4x, 11th [1]
World finals2001, M4x, 2nd; 2002, M2x, 14th; 2003, M2x, 10th; 2004, M4x, 7th [1]
Updated on December 8, 2008

Brett Wilkinson (born May 2, 1976 in Hyde Park, New York) is a former member of the U.S. National Rowing Team. Wilkinson began his rowing career at Franklin Delano Roosevelt High School and later rowed for Bucknell University. After college, he was a member of the Potomac Boat Club in Washington, D.C. where he qualified for the U.S. National Rowing Team.

He competed in the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens in the men's quadruple sculls with teammates Ben Holbrook, Sloan DuRoss and Kent Smack,[2] finishing 11th overall. Wilkinson also represented the United States in several World Championships, rowing in the men's double and quadruple sculls.

Wilkinson was a member of the team of engineers who worked to rebuild the Pentagon after the 9/11 terrorist attacks.[3]

References

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Citations
  1. ^ a b "Brett Wilkinson". International Rowing Federation.
  2. ^ "United States 2004 Olympic Roster". Row2K.
  3. ^ "Team USA: Rowing". USA Today.
Sources
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